WH Group Ltd

Common Name
WH Group
Country
Hong Kong
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
100,000
Ticker
288
Exchange
HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LTD
Description
WH Group Limited, an investment holding company, produces and sells packaged meats and pork in China, North America, and Europe. It operates through Packaged Meats, Pork, and Others segments. The comp...

WH Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, WH 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).

WH Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Verified Sources Behind WH Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. WH Group's ESG Report 2024
a. WH Group's ESG Report 2024
b. WH Group's ESG Report 2022
b. WH Group's ESG Report 2022
c. WH Group's ESG Report 2023
c. WH Group's ESG Report 2023

Insights into WH Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WH Group amounted to 4,599,982 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 WH Group increased by 3.75%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

WH Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240800 k1.6 M2.4 M3.2 MtCO2e+219%-11%+12%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are WH Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of WH Group were 3,167,092 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has WH Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, WH Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 215.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), WH Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are WH Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, WH Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,432,890 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has WH Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, WH Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that WH Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), WH Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 10.33% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does WH Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

WH Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into WH Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, WH Group reported 38,510,113 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 WH Group includes a breakdown across 5 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

WH Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202220232024015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e+39%-6%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are WH Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, WH Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 38,510,113 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 79.17% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.83% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), WH Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that WH Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does WH Group disclose?

In 2024, WH Group reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

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

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 28,112,382.49 tCO₂e (76.04%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,546,719.21 tCO₂e (17.71%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 1,155,303.39 tCO₂e (3.13%)

WH Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(3.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(76.0%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(17.7%)

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

In 2024, WH Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,167,092 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 202,795 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

WH Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000200,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00010,000100,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)KMTAssociated British FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,253,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,429Scope 1 Intensity: 85.25 tCO2e/$MKKKellanovaYear: 2024Scope 1: 347,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,749Scope 1 Intensity: 27.24 tCO2e/$MYiliYear: 2023Scope 1: 570,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,754Scope 1 Intensity: 32.11 tCO2e/$MAjinomotoYear: 2024Scope 1: 675,022 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,504Scope 1 Intensity: 71.03 tCO2e/$MMMMaster KongYear: 2024Scope 1: 160,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,037Scope 1 Intensity: 13.33 tCO2e/$MCampbell'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 465,711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,636Scope 1 Intensity: 48.33 tCO2e/$MH&H GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MBRFYear: 2024Scope 1: 419,861 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,935Scope 1 Intensity: 42.26 tCO2e/$MPost HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 315,513 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,923Scope 1 Intensity: 39.82 tCO2e/$MTTToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2022Scope 1: 89,356 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,963Scope 1 Intensity: 30.16 tCO2e/$MAlmaraiYear: 2023Scope 1: 967,266 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,220Scope 1 Intensity: 185.30 tCO2e/$MLotus BakeriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,282Scope 1 Intensity: 20.31 tCO2e/$MFirst PacificYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,787,751 tCO2eRevenue: $M 81,990Scope 1 Intensity: 143.77 tCO2e/$MUni-President EnterprisesYear: 2024Scope 1: 62,459 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,074Scope 1 Intensity: 3.11 tCO2e/$MSmithfield FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 237,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,640Scope 1 Intensity: 16.23 tCO2e/$MHormel FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 625,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,110Scope 1 Intensity: 51.64 tCO2e/$MVitasoy International HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 794Scope 1 Intensity: 65.40 tCO2e/$MFonterra Co-Operative GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,347,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,262Scope 1 Intensity: 88.26 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 392,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,277Scope 1 Intensity: 31.97 tCO2e/$MSaputoYear: 2025Scope 1: 500,261 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,247Scope 1 Intensity: 37.76 tCO2e/$MMarfrig Global FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 300,755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,096Scope 1 Intensity: 12.48 tCO2e/$MMeiji HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,300Scope 1 Intensity: 28.63 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MChina Mengniu DairyYear: 2024Scope 1: 277,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,227Scope 1 Intensity: 20.98 tCO2e/$MWH GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,167,092 tCO2eRevenue: $M 202,795Scope 1 Intensity: 15.62 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, WH Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 34.93 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2024, WH Group ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places WH Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into WH Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, WH Group reported a total carbon footprint of 43,110,095 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.44% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to WH Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 7.35%. a

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