- High UK employee turnover (28.1%) due to challenging labor market conditions
- Complex Scope 3 emissions calculations due to reliance on secondary sources
- Increase in waste levels in 2021 following a return to pre-pandemic production levels
Bakkavor Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Bakkavor Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 110.1K tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 59.9K tCO2e (UK); Scope 2: 39.1K tCO2e (location-based UK); Scope 3: 1.0M tCO2e (UK). 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
110.1K tCO2e (market-based)
2022
Renewable Energy
100% in UK (through certificates)
of total energy
Water Usage
661.4K m3 (UK and China)
2022
Waste
38.4K tonnes (UK food waste)
2022
Energy Use
502.0M kWh
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). | 59.9K tCO2e (UK) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 39.1K tCO2e (location-based UK) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.0M tCO2e (UK) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 18.9% decrease in net carbon emissions (market-based)
- Removed 2,429 tonnes of plastic from the UK business (12% reduction)
- Average recycled content of plastic packaging was 52.9% in the UK
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce total use of plastic packaging by 5% by end 2024
- Remove 125m pieces of plastic from packaging by end 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Halve UK food waste by 2030
- 100% deforestation and conversion-free sourcing of palm oil, soy, beef, and wood pulp by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero across Group operations by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate and Net ZeroFood WasteEnvironmentally Sustainable Sourcing