Associated British Foods PLC
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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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). a
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. a
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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Associated British Foods were 2,253,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a c
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. a
What are Associated British Foods's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Associated British Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 569,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 615,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
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. a c
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. a
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. a
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 2024, Associated British Foods reported 6,211,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
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. a
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 2024, Associated British Foods reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,211,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
Insights into Associated British Foods’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Associated British Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,253,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 26,429 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 85.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Associated British Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Associated British Foods's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Associated British Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 85.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 28.63 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Associated British Foods rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Associated British Foods ranked 20 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Associated British Foods among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a
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%. a