Astral Foods Ltd

Common Name
Astral Foods
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products
Employees
9,238
Ticker
ARL
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Astral Foods Ltd. is a leading integrated poultry producer in South Africa. The company's primary function is to engage in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of a variety of poult...

Astral Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Astral 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

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

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a. Astral Foods's ESG Report 2024
a. Astral Foods's ESG Report 2024

Insights into Astral Foods's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Astral Foods amounted to 472,382 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 Astral Foods decreased by 2.69%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Astral Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Astral Foods's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Astral Foods were 178,019 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Astral Foods reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Astral Foods's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Astral Foods's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Astral Foods's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Astral Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 294,363 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Astral Foods reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Astral Foods's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 13.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Astral Foods's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Astral Foods 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Astral Foods use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Astral Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Astral Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Astral Foods’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Astral Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 178,019 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,186 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 150.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Astral Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005,000500,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)WAstra Agro LestariYear: 2023Scope 1: 880,872 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,345Scope 1 Intensity: 654.96 tCO2e/$MPPB GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,204Scope 1 Intensity: 13.63 tCO2e/$MGolden Agri-ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,270,140 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,498Scope 1 Intensity: 581.68 tCO2e/$MP/F BakkafrostYear: 2024Scope 1: 123,839 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,582Scope 1 Intensity: 78.26 tCO2e/$MUnited PlantationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 488Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MJapfa Comfeed IndonesiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,754 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,469Scope 1 Intensity: 25.87 tCO2e/$MQL ResourcesYear: 2025Scope 1: 38,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,594Scope 1 Intensity: 24.23 tCO2e/$MMinervaYear: 2023Scope 1: 337,935 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,544Scope 1 Intensity: 60.95 tCO2e/$MDBN GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 199,715 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,942Scope 1 Intensity: 50.67 tCO2e/$MNew Hope LiuheYear: 2024Scope 1: 264,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,122Scope 1 Intensity: 18.74 tCO2e/$MGrieg SeafoodYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,233 tCO2eRevenue: $M 651Scope 1 Intensity: 52.59 tCO2e/$MCal-Maine FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 151,109 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,146Scope 1 Intensity: 48.03 tCO2e/$MWWWens Foodstuff GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 194,368 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,377Scope 1 Intensity: 13.52 tCO2e/$MLonsumYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,492,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 272Scope 1 Intensity: 5,492.76 tCO2e/$MChina Modern Dairy HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,946,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,071Scope 1 Intensity: 939.95 tCO2e/$MRicegrowersYear: 2024Scope 1: 34 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,214Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MMuyuan FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,668,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,902Scope 1 Intensity: 299.89 tCO2e/$MBrasilAgroYear: 2024Scope 1: 155,910 tCO2eRevenue: $M 185Scope 1 Intensity: 842.08 tCO2e/$MSLC AgricolaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,032,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,263Scope 1 Intensity: 817.69 tCO2e/$MCharoen Pokphand FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 290,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,914Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MArcher-Daniels-Midland CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 85,530Scope 1 Intensity: 143.81 tCO2e/$MAstral FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 178,019 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,186Scope 1 Intensity: 150.14 tCO2e/$M

How does Astral Foods's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Astral Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 150.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 52.59 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Astral Foods rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Astral Foods ranked 15 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Astral Foods is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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