Thai Union Group PCL

Common Name
Thai Union Group
Country
Thailand
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
N/A
Ticker
TU
Exchange
STOCK EXCHANGE OF THAILAND
Description
Thai Union Group Public Co., Ltd. is a leading seafood producer and processor headquartered in Thailand. This company plays a critical role in the global seafood industry by manufacturing and exportin...

Thai Union Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Thai Union 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).

Thai Union Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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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 Thai Union Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Thai Union Group’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Thai Union Group's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2024
a. Thai Union Group's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2024
b. Thai Union Group's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2023
b. Thai Union Group's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2023
c. Thai Union Group's TCFD Report 2022
c. Thai Union Group's TCFD Report 2022

Insights into Thai Union Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Thai Union Group amounted to 405,863 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 Thai Union Group decreased by 6.01%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Thai Union Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e-9%-6%+2%-9%-9%-15%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Thai Union Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Thai Union Group were 227,901 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Thai Union Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Thai Union Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 38.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Thai Union Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.29%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Thai Union Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Thai Union Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 177,962 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Thai Union Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Thai Union Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Thai Union Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a c

What methodology does Thai Union Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Thai Union Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Thai Union Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Thai Union Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Thai Union Group reported 3,048,764 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 Thai Union Group includes a breakdown across 11 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

Thai Union Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-13%+17%-27%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Thai Union Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Thai Union Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,048,764 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 93.44% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.56% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Thai Union Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 26.81%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Thai Union Group disclose?

In 2024, Thai Union Group reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Thai Union Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Thai Union Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,176,696 tCO₂e (71.4%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 329,789 tCO₂e (10.82%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 120,679 tCO₂e (3.96%)

Thai Union Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(71.4%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(10.8%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(4.0%)

Insights into Thai Union Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Thai Union Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 227,901 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,032 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 56.53 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Thai Union Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000200,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GTATScandi StandardYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,201 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,182Scope 1 Intensity: 16.25 tCO2e/$MGFPTYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,898 tCO2eRevenue: $M 551Scope 1 Intensity: 32.50 tCO2e/$MR&B Food SupplyYear: 2022Scope 1: 2,373 tCO2eRevenue: $M 114Scope 1 Intensity: 20.75 tCO2e/$MH&H GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MGGGreat Wall EnterpriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,557 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,136Scope 1 Intensity: 12.93 tCO2e/$MCranswickYear: 2025Scope 1: 94,185 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,523Scope 1 Intensity: 26.73 tCO2e/$MTTToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2022Scope 1: 89,356 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,963Scope 1 Intensity: 30.16 tCO2e/$MThai Vegetable OilYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,080 tCO2eRevenue: $M 993Scope 1 Intensity: 9.14 tCO2e/$MGrupo HerdezYear: 2023Scope 1: 43,897 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,135Scope 1 Intensity: 20.56 tCO2e/$MFirst PacificYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,787,751 tCO2eRevenue: $M 81,990Scope 1 Intensity: 143.77 tCO2e/$MNisshin Seifun GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 149,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,678Scope 1 Intensity: 26.24 tCO2e/$MAAAWL Agri BusinessYear: 2025Scope 1: 523,942 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,440Scope 1 Intensity: 70.42 tCO2e/$MFuji OilYear: 2023Scope 1: 179,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,185Scope 1 Intensity: 42.94 tCO2e/$MPremium Brands HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 64,967 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,729Scope 1 Intensity: 13.74 tCO2e/$MEmmiYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,320 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,802Scope 1 Intensity: 21.72 tCO2e/$MAlfaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,875Scope 1 Intensity: 152.38 tCO2e/$MNH FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 437,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,607Scope 1 Intensity: 50.77 tCO2e/$MJ&J Snack FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,575Scope 1 Intensity: 13.69 tCO2e/$MTreeHouse FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 125,035 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,432Scope 1 Intensity: 36.44 tCO2e/$MIndofood Sukses MakmurYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,710,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,198Scope 1 Intensity: 237.56 tCO2e/$MMeiji HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,300Scope 1 Intensity: 28.63 tCO2e/$MNissuiYear: 2024Scope 1: 213,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,490Scope 1 Intensity: 38.92 tCO2e/$MTTTaokaenoi Food & MarketingYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 155Scope 1 Intensity: 13.65 tCO2e/$MSuedzuckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,152Scope 1 Intensity: 215.21 tCO2e/$MThai Union GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 227,901 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,032Scope 1 Intensity: 56.53 tCO2e/$M

How does Thai Union Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Thai Union Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 56.53 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 27.68 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Thai Union Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Thai Union Group ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Thai Union Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Thai Union Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Thai Union Group reported a total carbon footprint of 3,454,627 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 24.86% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Thai Union Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.6%. a

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