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Pilgrims Pride Corp

Common Name
Pilgrims Pride
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
62,900
Ticker
PPC
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is a prominent player in the global food industry, primarily engaged in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken an...

Pilgrims Pride's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Pilgrims Pride 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, Pilgrims Pride 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 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Pilgrims Pride’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Pilgrims Pride's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Pilgrims Pride's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Pilgrims Pride's Webpage captured from company’s website 2023
b. Pilgrims Pride's Webpage captured from company’s website 2023

Insights into Pilgrims Pride's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofPilgrims Pride amounted to1,643,256metric 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 Pilgrims Prideincreased by 1.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Pilgrims Pride's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e+1%-5%-8%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Pilgrims Pride's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Pilgrims Pride were 1,027,389 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Pilgrims Pride reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Pilgrims Pride's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Pilgrims Pride's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Pilgrims Pride's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Pilgrims Pride reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 549,161 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 615,867 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Pilgrims Pride reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Pilgrims Pride's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Pilgrims Pride's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

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

What methodology does Pilgrims Pride use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Pilgrims Pride's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Pilgrims Pride’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Pilgrims Pride reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,027,389 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 17,878 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 57.47 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Pilgrims Pride's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1020010,000200,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)KKUPrimo BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 285,855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,152Scope 1 Intensity: 55.48 tCO2e/$MKKKellanovaYear: 2024Scope 1: 347,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,749Scope 1 Intensity: 27.24 tCO2e/$MKKKraft HeinzYear: 2024Scope 1: 412,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,846Scope 1 Intensity: 15.97 tCO2e/$MCampbell'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 465,711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,636Scope 1 Intensity: 48.33 tCO2e/$MPost HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 315,513 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,923Scope 1 Intensity: 39.82 tCO2e/$MSprouts Farmers MarketYear: 2024Scope 1: 88,079 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,719Scope 1 Intensity: 11.41 tCO2e/$MMolson Coors BeverageYear: 2024Scope 1: 525,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,627Scope 1 Intensity: 45.20 tCO2e/$MFlowers FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 145,697 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,103Scope 1 Intensity: 28.55 tCO2e/$MHain Celestial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,736Scope 1 Intensity: 19.10 tCO2e/$MUUUTZ BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 65,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,409Scope 1 Intensity: 46.58 tCO2e/$MFarmer BrosYear: 2022Scope 1: 19 tCO2eRevenue: $M 315Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MDarling IngredientsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,936,042 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,715Scope 1 Intensity: 338.75 tCO2e/$MBellring BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MSmithfield FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,179,135 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,142Scope 1 Intensity: 154.09 tCO2e/$MHormel FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 625,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,110Scope 1 Intensity: 51.64 tCO2e/$MJ&J Snack FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,575Scope 1 Intensity: 13.69 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 344,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,272Scope 1 Intensity: 11.37 tCO2e/$MTreeHouse FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,391 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,354Scope 1 Intensity: 39.77 tCO2e/$MGeneral MillsYear: 2024Scope 1: 307,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,857Scope 1 Intensity: 15.50 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 490,454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,051Scope 1 Intensity: 40.70 tCO2e/$MJ M SmuckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,179Scope 1 Intensity: 20.23 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 736,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,468Scope 1 Intensity: 113.92 tCO2e/$MMcCormick & CompanyYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,724Scope 1 Intensity: 5.78 tCO2e/$MPilgrims PrideYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,027,389 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,878Scope 1 Intensity: 57.47 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Pilgrims Pride reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 57.47 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 34.16, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Pilgrims Pride rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Pilgrims Pride ranked 21 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

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