Pilgrim’s UK has reduced its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 62.5% compared to a 2019 baseline.
The food and farming company aims to reach net zero in its own operations by 2030 and wider supply chain by 2035.
In its latest sustainability progress report, Pilgrim’s UK highlighted it has been implementing regenerative practices where it uses livestock to regenerate soil.
This, coupled with its low GHG diet formulations means its pork farm footprint is 2.53 Kg CO2e/ Kg liveweight compared to the 4.68kg UK average.
Pilgrim’s UK also sources 100% renewable electricity, sources cardboard from sustainable sources and uses plastic made from at least 30% recycled plastic in its packaging.
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Pilgrim’s UK president Ivan Siqueira said: “As Britain’s number one higher welfare pork producer and a leading processor of pork and lamb products, as well as being part of the world’s largest food company, we have an important part to play in helping the UK’s transition to net zero.
“While we’re proud of the progress we’ve made so far, we’ll never stop working to deliver our goal of being the most sustainable producer and supplier in the industry,” he added.
Pilgrim’s UK head of sustainability Matt Dight said: “We’re determined to revolutionise the food supply chain, working with our retail and agriculture partners and industry stakeholders to reduce the impact of the food and farming sector.
“To do that, it’s important we hold ourselves to account, and while our 2022 sustainability report may be the first step in our reporting journey, we’re always looking to improve and go further.”
