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Greggs PLC

Common Name
Greggs
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Employees
33,146
Ticker
GRG
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Greggs plc is a leading British bakery chain and food-on-the-go retailer, renowned for its fresh, affordable savoury and sweet products. Founded in 1939 by John Gregg in Newcastle upon Tyne, where it ...

Greggs's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Greggs 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, Greggs has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
37,708a
39,830a
39,812b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
4,002a
2,981a
7,109b
Location-Based
58,237a
55,318a
47,716b
Total Scope 3
N/A
861,714a
784,774a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
14.9168a
17.2847a
21.8282b
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a. Greggs's Annual Report 2024
b. Greggs's Annual Report 2023

Insights into Greggs's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Greggs amounted to 95,945 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 Greggs increased by 0.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Greggs's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202220232024010 k20 k30 k40 ktCO2e+3%0%-5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Greggs's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Greggs were 37,708 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Greggs reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Greggs's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Greggs's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.33%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Greggs's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Greggs reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,002 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 58,237 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Greggs reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Greggs's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Greggs's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Greggs's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Greggs's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Greggs use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Greggs reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Greggs's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Greggs’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Greggs reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,708 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,528 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.92 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Greggs's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)McDonald'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,233 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,920Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MSuper Hi InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,421 tCO2eRevenue: $M 778Scope 1 Intensity: 9.54 tCO2e/$MGuzman Y GomezYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,651 tCO2eRevenue: $M 306Scope 1 Intensity: 15.21 tCO2e/$MDevyani InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 28,363 tCO2eRevenue: $M 579Scope 1 Intensity: 48.95 tCO2e/$MArcos Dorados HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 111,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,470Scope 1 Intensity: 24.87 tCO2e/$MAlseaYear: 2024Scope 1: 148,008 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,810Scope 1 Intensity: 38.84 tCO2e/$MJubilant FoodworksYear: 2025Scope 1: 48,316 tCO2eRevenue: $M 902Scope 1 Intensity: 53.57 tCO2e/$MCheesecake FactoryYear: 2024Scope 1: 99,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,582Scope 1 Intensity: 27.74 tCO2e/$MSkylark HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 115,783 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,555Scope 1 Intensity: 45.32 tCO2e/$MGuming HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,436 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,205Scope 1 Intensity: 11.15 tCO2e/$MDomino's Pizza EnterprisesYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,581Scope 1 Intensity: 24.86 tCO2e/$MPapa John's InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,849 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,059Scope 1 Intensity: 25.18 tCO2e/$MWendy'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,246Scope 1 Intensity: 6.36 tCO2e/$MShepherd NeameYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 218Scope 1 Intensity: 18.37 tCO2e/$MDaniel ThwaitesYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,392 tCO2eRevenue: $M 156Scope 1 Intensity: 28.15 tCO2e/$MComptoir GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,925,393 tCO2eRevenue: $M 43Scope 1 Intensity: 44,319.24 tCO2e/$MDomino's Pizza GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,368 tCO2eRevenue: $M 834Scope 1 Intensity: 14.82 tCO2e/$MCoppa CollectiveYear: 2024Scope 1: 932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 66Scope 1 Intensity: 14.07 tCO2e/$MTortilla Mexican GrillYear: 2024Scope 1: 31 tCO2eRevenue: $M 85Scope 1 Intensity: 0.37 tCO2e/$MCompass GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 156,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,962Scope 1 Intensity: 5.07 tCO2e/$MSSP GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,089 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,595Scope 1 Intensity: 8.51 tCO2e/$MJ D WetherspoonYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,636 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,613Scope 1 Intensity: 12.87 tCO2e/$MMitchells & ButlersYear: 2024Scope 1: 84,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,493Scope 1 Intensity: 24.20 tCO2e/$MGreggsYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,708 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,528Scope 1 Intensity: 14.92 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Greggs reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.92 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.37, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Greggs rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Greggs ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Greggs 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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