Targets

Scope 1&2
- 50 %

Reduction by 2030 (2018 baseline)

Scope 3
- 25 %

Intensity reduction in dairy supply chain by 2030 (2018 baseline)

Science based target

Carbon in our operations

Continuous decarbonisation remains the most ambitious element of our strategy. The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) has validated our emissions reduction strategy for our GHG emissions reduction targets, including Scope 1 and 2 and our Scope 3 objective for our dairy supply chain.

In 2023 our GHG footprint in Scope 1 and 2 decreased by 15.9% compared to 2022. The proportion of renewables in our electricity supply reached 63% in 2023 representing an 18% increase from the preceding year.

Our performance

GHG Emissions in Operational Control (MtCO2e)

Scopes 1-2 and biogenic emissions, 2018-2023

 
£bn Biogenic Emissions, MtCO2e Scope 2, MtCO2e Scope 1, MtCO2e
2023 11,969 83,936 137,217
2022 13,286 123,930 138,897
2021 (total incl. MWC) 13,132 149,138 139,943
2020 15,659 119,206 104,802
2019 11,956 123,203 99,538
2018 (baseline year) 10,174 129,485 113,864

Renewable electricity

2023 (Glanbia plc Operational control incl. MWC)*

 
£bn Renewable electricity Electricity from non-renewable sources
2023 63% 37%
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.

2024 priorities

We are targeting a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 base year. We continue to work towards 100% renewable electricity procurement for our US, Canada, UK and EU operations by 2028.

In 2023, working with industry experts, we invested in an extensive Scope 3 project to deliver a dairy decarbonisation roadmap.

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