Premier Foods PLC
Premier Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Premier Foods 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).
Premier Foods has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Premier Foods's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Premier Foods amounted to 50,019 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Premier Foods decreased by 3.34%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Premier Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Premier Foods's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Premier Foods were 34,614 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Premier Foods reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Premier Foods's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Premier Foods's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Premier Foods's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Premier Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,966 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 15,405 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Premier Foods reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Premier Foods's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 27.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Premier Foods's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Premier Foods 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Premier Foods use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Premier Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Premier Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Premier Foods's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Premier Foods reported 755,944 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Premier Foods includes a breakdown across 4 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.
Premier Foods's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Premier Foods's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Premier Foods reported total Scope 3 emissions of 755,944 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Premier Foods reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Premier Foods's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Premier Foods's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 16.52%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Premier Foods disclose?
In 2024, Premier Foods reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Premier Foods's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Premier Foods's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 622,319 tCOâ‚‚e (82.32%)
- Other/Unspecified Sources: 60,509 tCOâ‚‚e (8%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 38,379 tCOâ‚‚e (5.08%)
Premier Foods's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Premier Foods's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Premier Foods reported a total carbon footprint of 805,963 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.8% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Premier Foods's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.29%.