- Climate change threats to direct operations and supply chain
- Supply chain risks related to biodiversity and deforestation (soy and palm oil)
- Water availability and quality risks
- Food waste contributing to climate change and food insecurity
- Human rights issues in global food supply chains
- Potential negative health impacts from products if not consumed as part of a balanced diet
- Negative environmental impacts from packaging
Samworth Brothers (Holdings) Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Samworth Brothers (Holdings) Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 90.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 70.3K tCO2e; Scope 2: 19.6K tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.4M tCO2e. 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
90.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
1.3K megalitres
2023
Waste
36.8K tonnes
2023
Energy Use
409.3M kWh
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). | 70.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 19.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.4M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 (target)
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030 (target)
- Reduced Scope 3 (FLAG) emissions by 30.3% by 2030 (target)
- Zero deforestation- and conversion-free soy by end of 2025 (target)
- 100% segregated palm oil by end of 2025 (target)
- 50% reduction of food waste by 2030 (target)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption (bakery level targets)
- Zero deforestation- and conversion-free soy by end of 2025
- 100% segregated palm oil by end of 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 (FLAG) emissions by 30.3% by 2030
- 50% reduction of food waste by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions across value chain
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate impactHealthy and sustainable dietsHuman rightsNature and deforestationPackagingFood wasteWater securityAnimal welfarePeople, fairness and wellbeingInclusion and diversityCommunity