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 prominent British bakery retail company, renowned for offering an extensive range of freshly prepared bakery products, snacks, and beverages. Primarily functioning as a quick service r...

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.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Greggs’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Greggs's Annual Report 2024
a. Greggs's Annual Report 2024
b. Greggs's Annual Report 2023
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%
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  • 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

502,00050,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)UMBrightstar LotteryYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,512Scope 1 Intensity: 12.20 tCO2e/$MDFS FurnitureYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,248Scope 1 Intensity: 11.57 tCO2e/$MSSP GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,503,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,673Scope 1 Intensity: 3,403.77 tCO2e/$MPets at Home GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,632 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,869Scope 1 Intensity: 6.76 tCO2e/$MTaylor WimpeyYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,787 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,268Scope 1 Intensity: 2.76 tCO2e/$MBurberry GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,184Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MFrasers GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 33,577 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,565Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MDeliverooYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,231 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,600Scope 1 Intensity: 1.63 tCO2e/$MCompass GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 156,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,471Scope 1 Intensity: 3.78 tCO2e/$MWH SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,525Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MBarratt RedrowYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,271Scope 1 Intensity: 2.95 tCO2e/$MTHGYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,198Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MAston MartinYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,988Scope 1 Intensity: 4.31 tCO2e/$MJD Sports FashionYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,236Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MUUUltimate ProductsYear: 2024Scope 1: 165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 200Scope 1 Intensity: 0.83 tCO2e/$MJ D WetherspoonYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,636 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,613Scope 1 Intensity: 12.87 tCO2e/$MVistry GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,743Scope 1 Intensity: 3.90 tCO2e/$MDunelm GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,139 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,158Scope 1 Intensity: 2.38 tCO2e/$MMMMacfarlane GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 339Scope 1 Intensity: 13.36 tCO2e/$MHowden Joinery GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,914Scope 1 Intensity: 12.86 tCO2e/$MPersimmonYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,017Scope 1 Intensity: 5.05 tCO2e/$MMitchells & ButlersYear: 2024Scope 1: 84,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,493Scope 1 Intensity: 24.20 tCO2e/$MDomino's Pizza GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,368 tCO2eRevenue: $M 834Scope 1 Intensity: 14.83 tCO2e/$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 4.31 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2024, Greggs ranked 22 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Greggs among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

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