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RCL Foods Ltd

Common Name
RCL Foods
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
N/A
Ticker
RCL
Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Description
RCL Foods Limited is a leading African food company involved in the production, marketing, and distribution of an extensive range of food products. It operates across multiple sectors within the food ...

RCL Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, RCL 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, RCL Foods 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
309,007a
526,316a
527,733a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
242,302a
474,482a
508,075a
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
207.6444a
368.4217a
405.4926a
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a. RCL Foods's Integrated Report 2025

Insights into RCL Foods's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of RCL Foods amounted to 551,309 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 RCL Foods decreased by 44.91%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

RCL Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2023202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e0%-41%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are RCL Foods's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of RCL Foods were 309,007 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has RCL Foods reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2023, RCL Foods's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 41.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), RCL Foods's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 41.29%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are RCL Foods's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, RCL Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 242,302 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has RCL Foods reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2023, RCL Foods's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 52.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), RCL Foods's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 48.93% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does RCL Foods use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, RCL Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

RCL Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2023202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into RCL Foods’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, RCL Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 309,007 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,488 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 207.64 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

RCL Foods'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: $M 905Scope 1 Intensity: 208.56 tCO2e/$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: $M 890Scope 1 Intensity: 175.81 tCO2e/$MRCL FoodsYear: 2025Scope 1: 309,007 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,488Scope 1 Intensity: 207.64 tCO2e/$M

How does RCL Foods's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, RCL Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 207.64 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 RCL Foods rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, RCL Foods ranked 24 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

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