Associated British Foods PLC
Associated British Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Associated British Foods's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Associated British Foods amounted to 2,915,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Associated British Foods decreased by 6.18%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Associated British Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Associated British Foods's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Associated British Foods were 2,272,000 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 29.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Associated British Foods's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Associated British Foods's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Associated British Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 635,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 643,000 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 30.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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 2023, 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
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Associated British Foods's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Associated British Foods reported 14,694,000 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 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Associated British Foods's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Associated British Foods's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Associated British Foods reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,694,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Associated British Foods's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Associated British Foods 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Insights into Associated British Foods's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Associated British Foods reported a total carbon footprint of 17,609,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.77% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Associated British Foods's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 12.9%.