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Greencore Group PLC

Common Name
Greencore Group
Country
Ireland
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
13,300
Ticker
GNC
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Greencore Group plc is a leading manufacturer of convenience foods, recognized as the UK's top producer and the world's largest maker of fresh pre-packaged sandwiches. Established in 1991 from the pri...

Greencore Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Greencore Group 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).

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

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a. Greencore Group's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Greencore Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Greencore Group amounted to 88,304 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 Greencore Group decreased by 5.42%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Greencore Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e+18%-7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Greencore Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Greencore Group were 66,585 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Greencore Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Greencore Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 9.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Greencore Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.34%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Greencore Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Greencore Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,719 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Greencore Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Greencore Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 24.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

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

What methodology does Greencore Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Greencore Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Greencore Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192023202407.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Greencore Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Greencore Group reported 960,699 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 2024 disclosure of Greencore Group includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Greencore Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-1%-1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Greencore Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Greencore Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 960,699 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Greencore Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Greencore Group's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Greencore Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Greencore Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Greencore Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Insights into Greencore Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Greencore Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 66,585 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,418 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 27.53 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Greencore Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00020,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AOYCKerry GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 433,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,211Scope 1 Intensity: 60.13 tCO2e/$MH&H GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MAviYear: 2025Scope 1: 188,796 tCO2eRevenue: $M 905Scope 1 Intensity: 208.56 tCO2e/$MNongshimYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,343Scope 1 Intensity: 39.25 tCO2e/$MAAAngel YeastYear: 2024Scope 1: 958,177 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,082Scope 1 Intensity: 460.15 tCO2e/$MCamil AlimentosYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,292 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,265Scope 1 Intensity: 16.91 tCO2e/$MAtriaYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,630 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,827Scope 1 Intensity: 5.27 tCO2e/$MGrupo HerdezYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,805Scope 1 Intensity: 18.26 tCO2e/$MLotus BakeriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,282Scope 1 Intensity: 20.31 tCO2e/$MNestle (Malaysia)Year: 2024Scope 1: 42,186 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,392Scope 1 Intensity: 30.30 tCO2e/$MOOOtokiYear: 2024Scope 1: 93,405 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,412Scope 1 Intensity: 38.73 tCO2e/$MBellring BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MKagomeYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,915 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,955Scope 1 Intensity: 84.88 tCO2e/$MHatsun Agro ProductYear: 2025Scope 1: 98,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,018Scope 1 Intensity: 96.78 tCO2e/$MYYYihai International HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,290 tCO2eRevenue: $M 980Scope 1 Intensity: 15.60 tCO2e/$MPremier FoodsYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,539 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,487Scope 1 Intensity: 19.87 tCO2e/$MJ&J Snack FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,575Scope 1 Intensity: 13.69 tCO2e/$MIndofood Sukses MakmurYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,710,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,198Scope 1 Intensity: 237.56 tCO2e/$MCalbeeYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,001Scope 1 Intensity: 66.60 tCO2e/$MCCCOFCO Joycome FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 122,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,445Scope 1 Intensity: 50.18 tCO2e/$MGlanbiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 141,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,280Scope 1 Intensity: 43.26 tCO2e/$MLeroy Seafood GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 156,638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,745Scope 1 Intensity: 57.06 tCO2e/$MAAKYear: 2024Scope 1: 227,285 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,088Scope 1 Intensity: 55.60 tCO2e/$MGreencore GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,585 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,418Scope 1 Intensity: 27.53 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Greencore Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 27.53 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 39.25, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Greencore Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Greencore Group ranked 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Greencore Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Greencore Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,049,003 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.34% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Greencore Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.58% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.35%.a

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