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Glanbia PLC

Common Name
Glanbia
Country
Ireland
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
5,791
Ticker
GL9
Exchange
IRISH STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Glanbia plc is a global nutrition company that primarily focuses on delivering nutritional ingredients and services. With operations spread across over 30 countries, Glanbia's key areas of business in...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Glanbia’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Glanbia's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Glanbia's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Glanbia's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Glanbia's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Glanbia's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofGlanbia amounted to280,247metric 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 Glanbiadecreased 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

201920202021202220232024040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e+5%+34%-1%+4%-2%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Glanbia reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Glanbia's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 42.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 138,367 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Glanbia reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

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

201920202021202220232024040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e
  • 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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,273 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 43.34 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Glanbia's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0002,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MTiger BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 174,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,939Scope 1 Intensity: 89.96 tCO2e/$MBakkavor GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 76,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,877Scope 1 Intensity: 26.44 tCO2e/$MKerry GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 433,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,211Scope 1 Intensity: 60.13 tCO2e/$MKewpieYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,202Scope 1 Intensity: 17.02 tCO2e/$MNongshimYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,343Scope 1 Intensity: 39.25 tCO2e/$MCranswickYear: 2025Scope 1: 94,185 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,523Scope 1 Intensity: 26.73 tCO2e/$MGrupo HerdezYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,805Scope 1 Intensity: 18.26 tCO2e/$MAryztaYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,133Scope 1 Intensity: 42.70 tCO2e/$MTate & LyleYear: 2024Scope 1: 346,378 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,080Scope 1 Intensity: 166.56 tCO2e/$MEbro FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,836 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,268Scope 1 Intensity: 59.01 tCO2e/$MBellring BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MKagomeYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,915 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,955Scope 1 Intensity: 84.88 tCO2e/$MMMMayora IndahYear: 2024Scope 1: 78,350 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,243Scope 1 Intensity: 34.94 tCO2e/$MPremier FoodsYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,539 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,487Scope 1 Intensity: 19.87 tCO2e/$MGreencore GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,585 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,418Scope 1 Intensity: 27.53 tCO2e/$MJ&J Snack FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,575Scope 1 Intensity: 13.69 tCO2e/$MNomad FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 101,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,785Scope 1 Intensity: 26.74 tCO2e/$MMaple Leaf FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 260,644 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,403Scope 1 Intensity: 76.59 tCO2e/$MCalbeeYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,001Scope 1 Intensity: 66.60 tCO2e/$MBright Dairy & FoodYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,341 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,327Scope 1 Intensity: 21.45 tCO2e/$MM. Dias BrancoYear: 2024Scope 1: 146,654 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,564Scope 1 Intensity: 93.76 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 736,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,468Scope 1 Intensity: 113.92 tCO2e/$MAAKYear: 2024Scope 1: 227,285 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,088Scope 1 Intensity: 55.60 tCO2e/$MGlanbiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 141,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,273Scope 1 Intensity: 43.34 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Glanbia reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 43.34 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 39.25, 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 14 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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

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