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Hilton Food Group PLC

Common Name
Hilton Food Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
7,856
Ticker
HFG
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Hilton Food Group plc is a leading British specialist in international food packaging, primarily focusing on meat, seafood, and other protein products. Established in 1994 with a beef and lamb packing...

Hilton Food Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Hilton Food 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).

Hilton Food Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
13,495a
17,594a
17,542a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
37,846a
48,286a
41,669a
Location-Based
52,214a
60,346a
54,544a
Total Scope 3
12,111,202a
12,818,454a
12,751,924a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
2.8141a
3.4632a
3.7816a
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a. Hilton Food Group's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Hilton Food Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hilton Food Group amounted to 65,709 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 Hilton Food Group decreased by 15.69%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Hilton Food Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202405.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e+6%-13%0%-23%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hilton Food Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hilton Food Group were 13,495 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Hilton Food Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Hilton Food Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hilton Food Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 23.3%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Hilton Food Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Hilton Food Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,846 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 52,214 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Hilton Food Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Hilton Food Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 31.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hilton Food Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.48% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Hilton Food Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Hilton Food Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Hilton Food Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Hilton Food Group reported 12,111,202 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 Hilton Food Group includes a breakdown across 10 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

Hilton Food Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202404 M8 M12 M16 MtCO2e-8%-6%+1%-6%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hilton Food Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Hilton Food Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 12,111,202 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 99.59% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.41% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Hilton Food Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Hilton Food Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 18.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hilton Food Group disclose?

In 2024, Hilton Food Group reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Hilton Food Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Hilton Food Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,945,585 tCO₂e (98.63%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 48,910 tCO₂e (0.4%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 41,313 tCO₂e (0.34%)

Hilton Food Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(98.6%)

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

In 2024, Hilton Food Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,495 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,795 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.81 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Hilton Food Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1050020,0001,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)EmmiYear: 2025Scope 1: 117,298 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,990Scope 1 Intensity: 19.58 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 736,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,468Scope 1 Intensity: 113.92 tCO2e/$MGlanbiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 150,088 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,946Scope 1 Intensity: 38.03 tCO2e/$MToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2023Scope 1: 78,736 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,272Scope 1 Intensity: 24.07 tCO2e/$MWant Want China HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 182,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,264Scope 1 Intensity: 55.91 tCO2e/$MAAKYear: 2025Scope 1: 225,702 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,003Scope 1 Intensity: 45.11 tCO2e/$MKikkomanYear: 2025Scope 1: 102,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,728Scope 1 Intensity: 21.66 tCO2e/$MSD GuthrieYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,398,397 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,435Scope 1 Intensity: 2,119.15 tCO2e/$MDarling IngredientsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,921,109 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,136Scope 1 Intensity: 313.09 tCO2e/$MOrklaYear: 2025Scope 1: 102,987 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,105Scope 1 Intensity: 14.50 tCO2e/$MAlmaraiYear: 2024Scope 1: 909,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,586Scope 1 Intensity: 162.80 tCO2e/$MMcCormick & CompanyYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,724Scope 1 Intensity: 5.78 tCO2e/$MKerry GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 334,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,945Scope 1 Intensity: 42.08 tCO2e/$MHaitianYear: 2024Scope 1: 248,248 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,686Scope 1 Intensity: 67.35 tCO2e/$MForFarmersYear: 2025Scope 1: 64,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,707Scope 1 Intensity: 17.28 tCO2e/$MAgrana BeteiligungsYear: 2025Scope 1: 600,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,653Scope 1 Intensity: 164.26 tCO2e/$MAssuraYear: 2023Scope 1: 27 tCO2eRevenue: $M 186Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MBenchmark HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,513 tCO2eRevenue: $M 121Scope 1 Intensity: 20.78 tCO2e/$MPremier FoodsYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,539 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,487Scope 1 Intensity: 19.87 tCO2e/$MTate & LyleYear: 2024Scope 1: 346,378 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,080Scope 1 Intensity: 166.56 tCO2e/$MAssociated British FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,253,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,429Scope 1 Intensity: 85.25 tCO2e/$MNomad FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 101,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,226Scope 1 Intensity: 31.38 tCO2e/$MBakkavor GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 76,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,877Scope 1 Intensity: 26.44 tCO2e/$MCranswickYear: 2025Scope 1: 94,185 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,523Scope 1 Intensity: 26.73 tCO2e/$MHilton Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,495 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,795Scope 1 Intensity: 2.81 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Hilton Food Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.81 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 38.03, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, Hilton Food Group ranked 2 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Hilton Food Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Hilton Food Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Hilton Food Group reported a total carbon footprint of 12,176,911 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.58% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Hilton Food Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.43%.a

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