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Astral Foods Ltd

Common Name
Astral Foods
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products
Employees
9,310
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 2025, 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.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
141,560a
178,019a
199,541a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
315,800a
294,363a
285,899a
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
107.9977a
150.1411a
196.143a
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a. Astral Foods's ESG Report 2025
b. Astral Foods's ESG Report 2024

Insights into Astral Foods's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Astral Foods amounted to 457,360 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Astral Foods decreased by 3.18%, 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

202020212022202320242025050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e+2%+6%+2%-11%-20%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Astral Foods's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Astral Foods were 141,560 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 21.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Astral Foods's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.48%, 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 2025, Astral Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 315,800 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 remained relatively stable, indicating that Astral Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), 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 2025, Astral Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Astral Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320242025090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

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

In 2025, Astral Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 141,560 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,311 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 108 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Astral Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005,000500,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,0005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)China Modern Dairy HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,227,503 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,816Scope 1 Intensity: 1,226.51 tCO2e/$MJapfa Comfeed IndonesiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,754 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,469Scope 1 Intensity: 25.87 tCO2e/$MAustevoll SeafoodYear: 2025Scope 1: 302,060 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,905Scope 1 Intensity: 77.36 tCO2e/$MDBN GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 199,715 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,942Scope 1 Intensity: 50.67 tCO2e/$MGolden Agri-ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,027,638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,910Scope 1 Intensity: 644.16 tCO2e/$MP/F BakkafrostYear: 2024Scope 1: 123,839 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,022Scope 1 Intensity: 121.17 tCO2e/$MCharoen Pokphand IndonesiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 184,365 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,195Scope 1 Intensity: 43.95 tCO2e/$MCal-Maine FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 204,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,326Scope 1 Intensity: 87.94 tCO2e/$MQL ResourcesYear: 2025Scope 1: 38,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,588Scope 1 Intensity: 24.32 tCO2e/$MPPB GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,204Scope 1 Intensity: 13.63 tCO2e/$MUnited PlantationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 488Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MSociete LDCYear: 2024Scope 1: 223,103 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,718Scope 1 Intensity: 33.21 tCO2e/$MCharoen Pokphand FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 290,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,914Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MNew Hope LiuheYear: 2024Scope 1: 264,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,122Scope 1 Intensity: 18.74 tCO2e/$MSalMarYear: 2025Scope 1: 36,242 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,715Scope 1 Intensity: 13.35 tCO2e/$MSmithfield FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,179,135 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,142Scope 1 Intensity: 154.09 tCO2e/$MMowiYear: 2025Scope 1: 146,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 75,880Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MWens Foodstuff GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 194,368 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,377Scope 1 Intensity: 13.52 tCO2e/$MTyson FoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,561,979 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,282Scope 1 Intensity: 66.85 tCO2e/$MBunge GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,665,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,108Scope 1 Intensity: 31.37 tCO2e/$MMuyuan Foods GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,668,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,902Scope 1 Intensity: 299.89 tCO2e/$MArcher-Daniels-Midland CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 85,530Scope 1 Intensity: 143.81 tCO2e/$MM P Evans GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 199,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 353Scope 1 Intensity: 565.98 tCO2e/$MSea Harvest GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 122,435 tCO2eRevenue: $M 402Scope 1 Intensity: 304.82 tCO2e/$MQuantum Foods HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 20,789 tCO2eRevenue: $M 414Scope 1 Intensity: 50.20 tCO2e/$MAstral FoodsYear: 2025Scope 1: 141,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,311Scope 1 Intensity: 108.00 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Astral Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 108 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 50.2, 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 2025, Astral Foods ranked 18 out of 25 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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