We recognise how deeply connected food systems are to the planet’s resources. We regularly report on our progress to ensure our overall ESG targets reflect on our sustainability strategy of delivering better nutrition responsibly.
Targets
Carbon
GHG Emissions in Operational Control (MtCO2e)
Scopes 1-2 and biogenic emissions, 2018-2024
| £bn | Biogenic Emissions, MtCO2e | Scope 2, MtCO2e | Scope 1, MtCO2e |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,331 | 66,702 | 141,880 |
| 2023 | 11,944 | 86,074 | 144,041 |
| 2022 | 13,286 | 125,918 | 141,681 |
| 2021 (total incl. MWC) | 13,132 | 150,929 | 143,159 |
| 2020 | 15,659 | 120,718 | 107,956 |
| 2019 | 11,956 | 124,859 | 102,698 |
| 2018 (baseline year) | 10,174 | 131,820 | 116,993 |
Renewable electricity
2024 (Glanbia plc Operational control incl. MWC)*
| £bn | Renewable electricity | Electricity from non-renewable sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71% | 29% |
| 2023 | 62% | 38% |
| 2022 | 45% | 55% |
*Percentage of renewable electricity is calculated based on Renewable Energy Certificates (REC), power purchasing contracts or grid electricity data where other sources are not available.
Waste
Food waste recovery
2024 (Glanbia plc - Operational control incl. MWC)
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaerobic digestion 2% | 2% | #eea777 | Anaerobic digestion 2% |
| Animal Feed 97% | 97% | #f5a624 | Animal Feed 97% |
| Recycling <1% | 1% | #6682ac | Recycling <1% |
| Other <1% | 1% | #172749 | Other <1% |
Responsible Sourcing
of our Idaho milk suppliers implement FARM system for Animal Care, Environmental Stewardship, Workforce Development.
In 2024, in excess of 95% of total spend was risk assessed using the EcoVadis IQ Plus module.
Food safety and quality
OF SITES ACHIEVED A GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION*
(*GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVE OR NSF)
MAJOR FINDINGS FROM EXTERNAL FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION AUDITS
Sustainability Statement
Read our Sustainability Statement in our Annual Report where we share details on the strategic management of our material impacts, risks and opportunities.
How sustainability reporting is evolving
Glanbia is now reporting under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
Achieving TRUE Zero Waste Certification
Our journey to attaining TRUE certification requires a strong collective effort across the business, and our people are rising to the challenge. Find out more about our performance to date and the teams working on this goal across our business.
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