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Rainbow Chicken Ltd

Common Name
Rainbow Chicken
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
6,696
Ticker
RBO
Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Description
Rainbow Chicken Ltd. is a prominent entity in the South African poultry industry, specializing in the production and distribution of chicken products. As one of the leading suppliers in the region, it...

Rainbow Chicken's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Rainbow Chicken 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, Rainbow Chicken has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
156,408a
146,326a
162,936a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
224,051a
218,123a
226,631a
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
175.8138a
183.4347a
226.4121a
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a. Rainbow Chicken's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into Rainbow Chicken's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rainbow Chicken amounted to 380,459 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rainbow Chicken increased by 4.39%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Rainbow Chicken's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Rainbow Chicken's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rainbow Chicken were 156,408 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Rainbow Chicken reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Rainbow Chicken's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 4.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Rainbow Chicken's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Rainbow Chicken's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Rainbow Chicken reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 224,051 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Rainbow Chicken reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Rainbow Chicken's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rainbow Chicken's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Rainbow Chicken's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rainbow Chicken's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Rainbow Chicken use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Rainbow Chicken reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Rainbow Chicken's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Rainbow Chicken’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Rainbow Chicken reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 156,408 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 890 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 175.81 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Rainbow Chicken's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,000500,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,00010,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Britannia IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 109,858 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,052Scope 1 Intensity: 53.53 tCO2e/$MHormel FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 625,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,110Scope 1 Intensity: 51.64 tCO2e/$MUni-President EnterprisesYear: 2024Scope 1: 62,459 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,074Scope 1 Intensity: 3.11 tCO2e/$MJBS SAYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,684,503 tCO2eRevenue: $M 77,183Scope 1 Intensity: 47.74 tCO2e/$MMcCormick & CompanyYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,724Scope 1 Intensity: 5.78 tCO2e/$MShuanghuiYear: 2024Scope 1: 336,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,182Scope 1 Intensity: 41.14 tCO2e/$MWilmar InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 67,379Scope 1 Intensity: 124.67 tCO2e/$MKerry GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 334,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,945Scope 1 Intensity: 42.08 tCO2e/$MJde Peet's BVYear: 2025Scope 1: 268,434 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,664Scope 1 Intensity: 23.01 tCO2e/$MAssociated British FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,253,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,429Scope 1 Intensity: 85.25 tCO2e/$MYihai Kerry Arawana HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,826,546 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,650Scope 1 Intensity: 86.57 tCO2e/$MGeneral MillsYear: 2024Scope 1: 307,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,857Scope 1 Intensity: 15.50 tCO2e/$MAjinomotoYear: 2024Scope 1: 675,022 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,504Scope 1 Intensity: 71.03 tCO2e/$MYiliYear: 2024Scope 1: 490,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,864Scope 1 Intensity: 30.89 tCO2e/$MHaitianYear: 2024Scope 1: 248,248 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,686Scope 1 Intensity: 67.35 tCO2e/$MKellanovaYear: 2024Scope 1: 347,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,749Scope 1 Intensity: 27.24 tCO2e/$MKraft HeinzYear: 2024Scope 1: 412,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,846Scope 1 Intensity: 15.97 tCO2e/$MNestle IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 147,573 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,371Scope 1 Intensity: 62.23 tCO2e/$MDanoneYear: 2024Scope 1: 684,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,488Scope 1 Intensity: 24.03 tCO2e/$MNestleYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,820,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 113,453Scope 1 Intensity: 24.86 tCO2e/$MLibstar HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 41,990 tCO2eRevenue: $M 745Scope 1 Intensity: 56.33 tCO2e/$MAviYear: 2025Scope 1: 188,796 tCO2eRevenue: $M 905Scope 1 Intensity: 208.56 tCO2e/$MRCL FoodsYear: 2025Scope 1: 309,007 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,488Scope 1 Intensity: 207.64 tCO2e/$MOceana GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 155,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 579Scope 1 Intensity: 268.76 tCO2e/$MTiger BrandsYear: 2025Scope 1: 179,913 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,993Scope 1 Intensity: 90.27 tCO2e/$MRainbow ChickenYear: 2025Scope 1: 156,408 tCO2eRevenue: $M 890Scope 1 Intensity: 175.81 tCO2e/$M

How does Rainbow Chicken's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Rainbow Chicken reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 175.81 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 51.64, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Rainbow Chicken rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Rainbow Chicken ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

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