- Rising inflation and cost of living crisis
- Limited composting infrastructure for compostable plastics
- Difficulty sourcing recycled materials for packaging
- Challenges with labelling and food standards for reusable milk packaging
- Potential for social and labor issues in supply chain
Abel & Cole
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Abel & Cole disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.9K fewer tonnes of carbon emitted (reduction from previous year). By scope: Scope 1: 2.3K tCO2e; Scope 2: 459 tCO2e; Scope 3: 29.8K 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
7.9K fewer tonnes of carbon emitted (reduction from previous year)
2022
Waste
936.17 tonnes total waste, 86% recycled
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 2.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 459 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 29.8K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 7,939 tonnes
- Saved 20 tonnes of flexible plastic from landfill
- Recycled 3% more waste than in 2021
- 77% less plastic in Fruit & Veg Boxes compared to major supermarkets
- Introduced eco-impact labels to 87 fruits and vegetables
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce monthly food waste to 0.8% of food purchased
- Remove all compostable packaging by end of 2023
- Introduce reusable milk packaging solution
- Increase recycled content in plastic packaging to 36% by 2024
- Introduce eco-impact labelling to more products
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030
- Reduce carbon intensity of Scope 3 emissions by 53% over 10 years
- Achieve 36% average recycled content across all plastic packaging by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2035
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon EmissionsWaste ManagementFood PovertySustainable PackagingSupply Chain SustainabilityCommunity EngagementEmployee WellbeingInclusive Workplace