- Slower than expected ramp up of cage-free egg production.
- Reclassification of certain shellfish impacting sustainable seafood purchase percentage.
- Challenges in achieving GHG emission reduction targets due to organic growth.
- Complex data requirements for SBTi submission.
- Limited availability of human resources for SBTi project.
- Increase in fresh water usage at Priority Facilities due to increased production volumes and improved reporting measurements.
Premium Brands Holdings Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Premium Brands Holdings Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 110.1K metric tons CO2e (base + acquisitions). By scope: Scope 1: 49.0K metric tons CO2e (base only); Scope 2: 33.0K metric tons CO2e (base only). 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 metric tons CO2e (base + acquisitions)
2022
Water Usage
2.1K megaliters (base only)
2022
Waste
51.5K metric tons (base + acquisitions)
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). | 49.0K metric tons CO2e (base only) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 33.0K metric tons CO2e (base only) |
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 | 110.1K metric tons CO2e (base + acquisitions) |
| 2021 | 95.3K metric tons CO2e |
| 2020 | 79.0K metric tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- GHG emissions for 2020 baseline businesses decreased by 0.5% to 81,984 metric tons of CO2e.
- Landfill diversion rate for baseline businesses improved by 6 percentage points to 60%.
- 97% of 2020 baseline Specialty Foods’ businesses achieved GFSI certification.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce annual fresh water usage at Priority Facilities by 15% by 2025.
- Implement near-miss incident reporting across 95% of 2020 baseline businesses by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce gross GHG emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 25% by 2030.
- Improve landfill diversion rate to 80% by 2025.
- Transition to sourcing cage-free eggs 100% by 2025.
- Increase purchases of sustainable seafood products by 15% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Increase the participation rate for women within senior executive teams to 50% by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste ReductionWater ConservationWorker Health & SafetyDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)Responsible SourcingFood SafetyNutrition & Product TransparencyIndigenous MattersCommunity Investment