- Climate change impacts on agricultural crops and workers
- Extreme weather events causing supply chain disruptions
- Cost inflation
- Geopolitical uncertainty (Ukraine and Middle East conflicts)
- Supply chain interruptions and labor shortages
Wittington Investments Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Wittington Investments Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.87 million tonnes CO2e (ABF, Scopes 1 & 2). 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
2.87 million tonnes CO2e (ABF, Scopes 1 & 2)
2024
Water Usage
6.7% increase in water usage this year (AB Sugar)
2024
Energy Use
20.7K GWh (ABF)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.87 million tonnes CO2e (ABF, Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2023 | 2.91 million tonnes CO2e (ABF, Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 3.11 million tonnes CO2e (ABF, Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2020-09-12 to 2021-09-18 | 3.16 million tonnes CO2e (ABF Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- ABF reduced energy consumption by 2.0% to 20,697 GWh
- ABF reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 18% vs 2017/18 baseline
- Primark achieved 0.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions vs 2018/19 baseline
- Primark increased proportion of cotton clothing sales containing organic, recycled or sustainably sourced cotton to 57% (2023: 46%)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Primark: 100% organic, recycled, or sustainably sourced cotton by 2027
📅 Medium-term
- AB Sugar: Reduce water usage by 30% vs 2017/2018 by 2030
- Primark: 50% absolute reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 vs 2018/19 baseline
- AB Sugar: 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 vs 2017/18 baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Primark: Net zero emissions across all three scopes by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionEthical Business PracticesSupply Chain SustainabilityCommunity Investment