- Decline in consumer demand amidst rising living costs, increasing water and energy costs/shortages and food insecurity
- Labour disruptions at a number of sites during the year
- Restructuring in our Groceries (Beverages) and Baking (Bread, Buns & Rolls and Milling) business units impacting 212 employees
- Community and political party disruptions in the Northern Region
RCL FOODS Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its July 2023 to June 2024 reporting, RCL FOODS Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.0M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 526.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 474.5K 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
1.0M tCO2e/year
July 2023 to June 2024
Renewable Energy
54% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
136.3K Mℓ/year
July 2023 to June 2024
Waste
1.7M tons/year
July 2023 to June 2024
Energy Use
15.8K TJ/year
July 2023 to June 2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (July 2023 to June 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). | 526.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 474.5K 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 |
|---|---|
| July 2023 to June 2024 | 1.0M tCO2e/year |
| July 2022 to June 2023 | 1.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 1.0M tCO2e |
| 2020-07 to 2021-06 | 1.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2019-07 to 2020-06 | 1.0M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 3% lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- 29% electricity self-sufficient thanks to co-generation, solar, W2V and hydro power
- 84% of total waste was converted into energy, composted, recycled, reused or reworked
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
- Improve energy efficiency
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero carbon emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EmployeesCommunitiesPortfolio and BrandNutritious and Affordable FoodClimate ActionResponsible SourcingProtecting NatureWaste FreeResponsible WaterAccountability