- Energy and water use remains significant, and while our ‘Reduce our impact’ initiatives have helped, we still have a long way to go to meet our targets.
- Many of our commitments, like 100% cage-free eggs, are enabled through customer alignment, while others, such as deforestation-free soy, require industry-wide transformation.
- Progress on our Scope 1 and 2 emissions has been slow despite all our efforts around energy metering, data, trend analysis and identification of technology and equipment investment priorities – it’s hard to keep momentum when results are not immediate.
- Decarbonising fleet remains challenging due to lack of suitable electric vehicles
- Access to the right high-quality data, to drive strategic business decision-making towards sustainability ambitions is an ongoing challenge.
- Getting traction on diversity representation throughout the business has been a challenge despite being on the agenda for several years.
- Achievement of both the cage-free eggs and vDFC targets are heavily influenced by our value chain and the broader industry.
- Managing risks in our global supply chain is an ongoing commitment.
Greencore Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Greencore Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 88.3K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2); 960699 tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 66.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 21.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 960.7K tCO2e/year. 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
88.3K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2); 960699 tCO2e (Scope 3)
2024
Water Usage
2.7K megalitres (manufacturing); 2684 megalitres (all operations)
2024
Waste
28.9K tonnes/year (food waste)
2024
Energy Use
428.9K MWh/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 66.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 960.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 88.3K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2); 960699 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2023 | 93.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 gross) |
| 2022-10-01 to 2023-09-29 | 93.4K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020-10 to 2021-09 | 84.6K tonnes (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2017 | 169.7K tCO2e |
| 2015-09-26 to 2016-09-30 | 141.2K tCO2e (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
- Achieved our first absolute Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions reduction against our 2019 base year, following four years of increases.
- Automated energy and water metering and submetering across all our sites to provide real-time insight into our consumption.
- 25% reduction in food waste, measured as a percentage of total food handled against FY17 baseline towards our target of 50% reduction by 2030
- Internal targets in place – absolute water withdrawal in manufacturing sites has decreased by 1.8%, although lower production levels have impacted overall water efficiency
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% of eggs (direct and indirect) will be cage-free by 2025
- 100% verified deforestation and conversion-free embedded soy by the end of 2025 (with a January 2020 cut-off)
- 100% primary plastic packaging purchased that is reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 85% products classified as ‘healthier’ (with an NPM score <4 by sales volume) by 2030
- 60% products with no Red Traffic Lights on pack (by sales volume) by 2030
- 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2030 against FY19 baseline of 89,606 tCO2e
- 33.3% reduction in absolute FLAG-related Scope 3 emissions against FY19 baseline of 661,104 tCO2e by 2030
- 46.2% reduction in absolute Energy and Industry-related Scope 3 emissions against FY19 baseline of 319,823 tCO2e by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- By 2040, we will operate (Scope 1 and 2) with net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate and carbonHealthy and sustainable dietsNatureFood safetyWaste and food wasteEmployee health, safety and wellbeingHuman rights and labour rightsPlastic and packagingWater