Irish Continental Group PLC
Irish Continental Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Irish Continental 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).
Irish Continental Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Irish Continental Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Irish Continental Group amounted to 551,194 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 Irish Continental Group increased by 0.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Irish Continental Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Irish Continental Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Irish Continental Group were 551,016 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Irish Continental Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Irish Continental Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.56%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Irish Continental Group's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Irish Continental Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Irish Continental Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Irish Continental Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 178 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has Irish Continental Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Irish Continental Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have increased by 39.06%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Irish Continental Group's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) rose by 71.15% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Irish Continental Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Irish Continental Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Irish Continental Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Irish Continental Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Irish Continental Group reported 208,627 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 Irish Continental Group includes a breakdown across 8 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
Irish Continental Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Irish Continental Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Irish Continental Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 208,627 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Irish Continental Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Irish Continental Group's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Irish Continental Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Irish Continental Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Irish Continental Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Irish Continental Group disclose?
In 2024, Irish Continental Group reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Irish Continental Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Irish Continental Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 124,206 tCO₂e (59.53%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 36,760 tCO₂e (17.62%)
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 28,166 tCO₂e (13.5%)
Irish Continental Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Irish Continental Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Irish Continental Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 551,016 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 628 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 876.96 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Irish Continental Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Irish Continental Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Irish Continental Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 876.96 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 658.42, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Irish Continental Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Irish Continental Group ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Irish Continental Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Irish Continental Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Irish Continental Group reported a total carbon footprint of 759,821 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.15% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Irish Continental Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 72.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 27.46%.a