Glanbia PLC
Glanbia's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Glanbia 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, Glanbia 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Glanbia's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Glanbia amounted to 280,247 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 Glanbia decreased by 2.27%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Glanbia's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Glanbia's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Glanbia were 141,880 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Glanbia reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Glanbia's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 21.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Glanbia's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Glanbia's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Glanbia reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 66,702 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 138,367 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Glanbia reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Glanbia's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 15.57%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Glanbia's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Glanbia 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Glanbia use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Glanbia reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Glanbia's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Glanbia’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Glanbia reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 141,880 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,321 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 42.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Glanbia's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Glanbia's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Glanbia reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 42.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 37.94 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Glanbia rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Glanbia ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Glanbia is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a