- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (floods, droughts, storms)
- Increased cost of raw materials due to climate change
- Changing consumer preferences towards sustainable products
- Potential for unsuccessful investments in new technologies
- Reputational risks for not achieving global targets
Britannia Industries Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Britannia Industries Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 160.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 93.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 66.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 4.3M 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
160.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
22%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.0M kL/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
19.5K tons/year (recycled)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
2.3M GJ/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| 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). | 93.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 66.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.3M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 160.0K tCO2e/year (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
- Increased renewable energy share by 3% (from 19% to 22%)
- Achieved a 32% reduction in specific water consumption (surpassing the 30% target)
- Reduced sugar content by 3.3%
- Reduced sodium content by 7.5%
- Increased whole grain content by 75.8%
- Successfully maintained specific emissions within an acceptable range despite adding an energy-intensive operation
- Expanded Scope 3 emissions reporting to include Business Travel and Employee Commuting
- Recycled 51.8% of total water withdrawal
- Executed EPR for over 45,000 metric tonnes of plastic (more than 100% of plastic procured)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 30% from 2019-20 baseline (achieved)
- Increase renewable energy share to 57% by FY 2025-26
📅 Medium-term
- Source 95% of palm oil from RSPO members by FY 2026-27
- Achieve 4% reduction in fuel consumption per ton of product by FY 2026-27
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Action and Net-Zero StrategyResponsible Supply ChainHuman Capital DevelopmentIngredient Quality and Product SafetyWaste Management & Circular Economy