Famous Brands Ltd

Common Name
Famous Brands
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Employees
N/A
Ticker
FBR
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Famous Brands Limited is a leading South African conglomerate specializing in the ownership, management, and franchising of quick service and casual dining restaurant brands. The company’s portfolio i...

Famous Brands's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Famous Brands 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).

Famous Brands has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Famous Brands's Integrated Report 2025
a. Famous Brands's Integrated Report 2025
b. Famous Brands's Integrated Report 2024
b. Famous Brands's Integrated Report 2024
c. Famous Brands's Integrated Report 2023
c. Famous Brands's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Famous Brands's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Famous Brands amounted to 46,290.16 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 Famous Brands decreased by 7.64%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Famous Brands's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202507.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e-22%-40%+37%+10%-4%-24%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Famous Brands's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Famous Brands were 14,902.33 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Famous Brands reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Famous Brands's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2024), Famous Brands's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 23.84%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are Famous Brands's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Famous Brands reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 31,387.83 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Famous Brands reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Famous Brands's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Famous Brands 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a c

Compared to the previous year (2024), Famous Brands's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Famous Brands 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

What methodology does Famous Brands use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Famous Brands reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Famous Brands's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202509 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Famous Brands's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Famous Brands reported 4,218.92 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 2025 disclosure of Famous Brands includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Famous Brands's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202501.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+11%+64%+46%+5%+112%+31%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Famous Brands's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Famous Brands reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,218.92 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Famous Brands reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Famous Brands's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 678.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2024), Famous Brands's Scope 3 emissions increased by 30.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Famous Brands disclose?

In 2025, Famous Brands reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Famous Brands's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Famous Brands's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,896.53 tCO₂e (68.66%)
  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 899.97 tCO₂e (21.33%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 422.42 tCO₂e (10.01%)

Famous Brands's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(68.7%)Waste Generated inOperations (Cat. 5)(21.3%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(10.0%)

Insights into Famous Brands’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Famous Brands reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,902.33 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 443 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 33.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Famous Brands's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

21005,000500,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ACTBidYear: 2024Scope 1: 63,463 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,417Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MAAAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MAstral FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 178,019 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,186Scope 1 Intensity: 150.14 tCO2e/$MTiger BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 174,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,180Scope 1 Intensity: 80.00 tCO2e/$MUS Foods HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 548,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,877Scope 1 Intensity: 14.49 tCO2e/$MCCCP AxtraYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,817Scope 1 Intensity: 7.33 tCO2e/$MSyscoYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,064,620 tCO2eRevenue: $M 68,636Scope 1 Intensity: 15.51 tCO2e/$MOlam GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,790,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,198Scope 1 Intensity: 92.00 tCO2e/$MAviYear: 2024Scope 1: 201,615 tCO2eRevenue: $M 872Scope 1 Intensity: 231.25 tCO2e/$MPerformance Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 870,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,281Scope 1 Intensity: 14.94 tCO2e/$MCurro HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 243Scope 1 Intensity: 13.53 tCO2e/$MSPAR GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,820Scope 1 Intensity: 6.57 tCO2e/$MMetcashYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,450Scope 1 Intensity: 1.27 tCO2e/$MJeronimo MartinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 203,619 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,823Scope 1 Intensity: 5.85 tCO2e/$MOceana GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 121,503 tCO2eRevenue: $M 582Scope 1 Intensity: 208.60 tCO2e/$MBunzlYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,199 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,778Scope 1 Intensity: 6.04 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 368,909 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,928Scope 1 Intensity: 12.75 tCO2e/$MSligro Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,007Scope 1 Intensity: 9.09 tCO2e/$MTTTaokaenoi Food & MarketingYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 155Scope 1 Intensity: 13.65 tCO2e/$MIDP EducationYear: 2024Scope 1: 4 tCO2eRevenue: $M 690Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MYDUQS ParticipacoesYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,061Scope 1 Intensity: 5.61 tCO2e/$MFamous BrandsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 443Scope 1 Intensity: 33.66 tCO2e/$M

How does Famous Brands's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Famous Brands reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 33.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 13.53 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Famous Brands rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Famous Brands ranked 16 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Famous Brands's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Famous Brands reported a total carbon footprint of 50,509.08 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.32% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Famous Brands's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 62.14% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 29.5%. a

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