- Reducing agricultural emissions to absolute zero by 2040 is challenging due to emissions from ruminants, fertilizer, and soil emissions.
- Long supply chains for imported materials make it more difficult to trace origins and influence change.
- Deforestation linked to some imported commodities.
- High emissions from HGV's
- High emissions from refrigeration
Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 165 million tonnes CO2e (2019). By scope: Scope 3: More than 85% of total footprint. 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
165 million tonnes CO2e (2019)
2021
Waste
9.5m tonnes of food lost or wasted across the UK food supply chain each year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | More than 85% of total footprint |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Halved emissions from electricity and fossil fuels since 1990
- Many companies switched to 100% renewable electricity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions from manufacturing by over 95% by decarbonising heat processes, sourcing 100% renewable electricity, and switching to sustainable refrigerants.
📅 Medium-term
- Switch to 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reduce HGV emissions by 15% by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change