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. In 2023, we used less energy and water, and aligned to our scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction targets to meet a 1.5 degree temperature pathway.
Carbon
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.
Waste
Food waste recovery
2023 (Glanbia plc - Operational control incl. MWC)
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaerobic digestion 1% | 1% | #eea777 | Anaerobic digestion 1% |
| Animal Feed 97% | 97% | #f5a624 | Animal Feed 97% |
| Recycling 2% | 2% | #6682ac | Recycling 2% |
| Other <1% | 1% | #0c2f72 | Other <1% |
Responsible Sourcing
of our Idaho milk suppliers implement FARM system for Animal Care, Environmental Stewardship, Workforce Development.
We hold Ecovadis scorecards for 54% of total spend.
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
Our Sustainability Report 2023
Read our Sustainability Report 2023 where we share our ESG performance and progress and outline our strategy and targets.
Our people
Engagement score 2023
up 1 point since last year
Inclusion Index 2023
Female management participation in 2023
Freshwater consumption reductions
In 2022, our Twin Falls Plant, Idaho received a pollution prevention award, from the Idaho Department of Environment and Quality. The award recognised the initiatives implemented by a dedicated process improvement team to reduce fresh water consumption. Due to these initiatives, average daily fresh water consumption was reduced by nearly 10,000 litres, with improved water quality readings also recorded.
Our 2023 Annual Report
Read our latest Annual Report, including Glanbia ESG Board Committee report, ESG performance highlights, and TCFD disclosure
Glanbia laboratory excellence
In 2022 we completed the upgrade and expansion of laboratory facilities in our GPN Aurora 948 facility, Chicago, as well as initiating a central laboratory project in Idaho to service our GN dairy facilities. The Aurora site conducts over 6,000 routine quality tests per month to assure product label, nutritional and food safety standards are met. The GN central lab in Twin Falls Idaho will have the capacity to process over 30,000 tests per month across our dairy, whey and specialty products and is planning ISO certification for a full microbiological suite of testing.
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