- Scope 3 emissions increased by 35% due to Primark's increased trading activity
- Potential significant heat stress impacts on farmers in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan due to climate change
Associated British Foods Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Associated British Foods Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.1M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 2.3M tCO2e; Scope 2: 720.0K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 7.1M 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
3.1M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Renewable Energy
54%
of total energy
Energy Use
21.0K GWh
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). | 2.3M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 720.0K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.1M tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.1M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 3.16 million tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 and 2, location-based) |
| 2020 | 4.3M tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 4.7M tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 5.0M tCO2e/year |
| 2016-08-01 to 2017-07-31 | 8.7M tCO2e (gross) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2% to 3.11 million tonnes CO2e
- 54% of energy consumed came from renewable sources (mainly bagasse)
- 63% of all sites applied internationally recognised environmental management standards or obtained external certification (ISO 14001, ISO 50001)
- Total energy consumption decreased by 4% to 21,046 GWh
- Sugar businesses reduced energy consumption by 5% and used 63% renewable energy
- Exported 862 GWh of surplus energy generated on-site
- Twinings' UK and Poland operations certified carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the Carbon Trust
- Vivergo Fuels site reopened, contributing to reduced transport CO2 emissions
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- AB Sugar: 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 (2018 baseline)
- Primark: 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2030 (2018 baseline)
- UK Grocery: 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2030 (2015 baseline)
- Twinings: All tea and herbal infusions carbon neutral by 2030
- Primark: 100% of clothing sales to contain recycled or more sustainably sourced materials by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change