- Greenhouse gas emissions from cattle farming
- Difficulty in identifying and sourcing deforestation-free soy
- Lack of suitable, food-safe plastic alternatives for packaging
- Brexit challenges impacting staffing
Foyle Food Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-01 to 2022-12 reporting, Foyle Food Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.2M tCO2e (Scope 3 2022). By scope: Scope 1: 11.2K tCO2e (2022); Scope 2: 3.1K tCO2e (2022); Scope 3: 2.2M tCO2e (2022). 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
2.2M tCO2e (Scope 3 2022)
2021-01 to 2022-12
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Energy Use
77.1K MWh (2022)
2021-01 to 2022-12
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-01 to 2022-12)
| 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). | 11.2K tCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.1K tCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.2M tCO2e (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 25% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions from 2019 baselines (ahead of 2025 target of 14%)
- All factories powered by 100% renewable electricity
- 14% reduction in gas intensity
- 8% reduction in cardboard packaging at Donegal site (despite 5% reduction in production)
- 6% reduction in Vac Pac bags and 23% reduction in plastic liners at Donegal site
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 28% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 18% by 2030
- Halve food waste by 2030 (WRAP Food Waste Roadmap commitment)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
PastureProductPlanetPeople