Pork producer Pilgrim’s UK has achieved a 62.5% reduction in its market-based scope one and two greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The food and farming business has also seen an 11% reductions across scope one, two and three, its sustainability report has revealed.
Working with over 1,000 British pig farmers, 450 independent lamb producers, and 2,500 Red Tractor Assured lamb producers, Pilgrim’s said it is leading the way in its regenerative practices using livestock to regenerate soil.
Alongside its low GHG diet formulations, its pork farm footprint is 2.35kg CO2e/kg liveweight compared to the 4.68kg UK average.
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As part of its 2035 net zero target, Pilgrim’s is also pledging to use 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025, achieving a 50% reduction in water density by 2030 and targeting 5% soya inclusion in pig diets.
The business currently already sources 100% renewable electricty, sources cardboard from sustainable sources and uses plastic made from at least 30% recycled plastic in its packaging.
Pilgrim’s UK president Ivan Siqueira said: “We have an important part to play in helping the UK’s transition to net zero.
“We’re laser-focused on delivering our Pilgrim’s UK 2030 sustainability strategy, which is underpinned by a robust investment and programme. 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.”
Pilgrim’s UK head of sustainability Matt Dight added: “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.”
