- Inflationary pressure leading to more expensive ingredients.
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events.
- Maintaining affordability of plant-based products.
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions across the value chain.
Upfield Group B.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Upfield Group B.V. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.5K kt CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 50 kt CO2e; Scope 2: 77 kt CO2e; Scope 3: 2.5K kt CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.5K kt CO2e
2023
Water Usage
812.0K m3
2023
Waste
49 kt
2023
Energy Use
381.8K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 50 kt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 77 kt CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.5K kt CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions decreased by 13% year-on-year and by 35% compared to the 2020 baseline.
- 85% of manufacturing sites were not sending waste to landfill.
- Total waste reduced by 11.9% compared to 2022.
- Over 817 million packs with carbon labels.
- Reduced overall energy consumption by 5%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80% by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 non-FLAG GHG emissions by 25% by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 30% by 2030.
- 50% waste reduction by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Reach 1 billion people with plant-based products by 2030.
- 100% plant-based product portfolio by 2030.
- Provide breakfasts and nutritional education to 100 million children by 2030.
- Support the livelihoods of 100,000 farming families and plant-based entrepreneurs by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions across value chain by 2050.
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% by 2050.
- Reduce Scope 3 non-FLAG GHG emissions by 90% by 2050.
- Reduce Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72% by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeResponsible and sustainable sourcingPlant-based, sustainable dietsPlastic packagingHealth and nutritionEngagement, diversity and inclusion