Associated British Foods PLC

Common Name
Associated British Foods
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
138,000
Ticker
ABF
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Associated British Foods plc is a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail company based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1935, it operates through five distinct segments: Grocery, Sug...

Associated British Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Associated British Foods completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Associated British Foods has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Insights into Associated British Foods's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Associated British Foods amounted to 2,868,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Associated British Foods increased by 1.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Associated British Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240850 k1.7 M2.55 M3.4 MtCO2e-2%-12%-12%-2%-9%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Associated British Foods's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Associated British Foods were 2,253,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Associated British Foods reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Associated British Foods's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Associated British Foods's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Associated British Foods's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Associated British Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 569,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 615,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Associated British Foods reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Associated British Foods's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 33.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Associated British Foods's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Associated British Foods 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Associated British Foods use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Associated British Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Associated British Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Associated British Foods's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Associated British Foods reported 6,211,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2024 disclosure of Associated British Foods includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Associated British Foods's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202403.5 M7 M10.5 M14 MtCO2e-18%+92%+38%-48%-12%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Associated British Foods's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Associated British Foods reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,211,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Compared to the previous year (2023), Associated British Foods's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.51%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

Insights into Associated British Foods's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Associated British Foods reported a total carbon footprint of 9,079,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.86% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Associated British Foods's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 68.41% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 24.82%.

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