Nomad Foods Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Reduction of food waste
- Nutrition
- Sustainable sourcing
- Lower carbon footprint
Environmental Achievements
- More than 90% of the wild captured fish we use is MSC certified
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 84% of our suppliers are certified to one or more food safety management systems
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Fisheries Development Policy
- Agricultural Code of Practice
- Code of Practice for poultry
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- extreme weather, flooding
Transition Risks
- regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:337,420 tCO2e (2018); 489,579 tCO2e (2019)
Scope 1 Emissions:57.8 ktCO2e (2018); 67.3 ktCO2e (2019)
Scope 2 Emissions:56.1 ktCO2e (2018); 47.5 ktCO2e (2019)
Scope 3 Emissions:170.5 ktCO2e (2018); 223.0 ktCO2e (2019)
Renewable Energy Share:20.8% (of total energy consumption)
Total Energy Consumption:227,675,048 kWh (2018); 249,102,252 kWh (2019)
Water Consumption:4,045,593 m3 (2018); 4,741,312 m3 (2019)
Waste Generated:48,689 tons (2018); 51,521 tons (2019)
Carbon Intensity:614.5 kgCO2e per ton of finished goods (2019)
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Better Nutrition
- Better Operations
- Food Safety
- Employee Health & Safety
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 95% of fish and seafood from certified sources (MSC and ASC)
- Reduced palm oil usage by 1,480 tonnes (41%)
- 99% of palm oil purchased was RSPO certified
- Reduced plastic wrapping weight on pizzas by 17%
- Switched all bowl packaging in the UK to non-black plastic for better recyclability
- Removed 90 tonnes of plastic annually from Schemmerfilet fishbake packaging
Social Achievements
- Launched Birds Eye Green Cuisine Powered by Plants range in the UK
- Launched ‘Follow the Fish’ campaign
- Donated the equivalent of almost 490,000 meals across nine markets
- 100% of poultry meat is now cage-free
- 76% of suppliers registered on Sedex (16 percentage points increase from 2018)
- Improved sustainable engagement score to 85 (6 points above FMCG norm)
Governance Achievements
- Established a central Clean Label Steering Committee
- Implemented a strict governance model for assessing new products
- Enhanced controls in place around higher-risk functions to prevent corruption
- No breaches of policies dealing with corruption or anti-competitive behaviour reported
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 100% fish and seafood from sustainable fishing and responsible farming by 2025
- 100% of vegetables and potatoes produced using sustainable farming practices by 2025
- Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Halve food waste by 2030 (Sweden, Norway, UK)
- 100% of portfolio free from flavour enhancers, artificial flavours and artificial colorants by 2022
- 100% of consumer packaging recyclable by 2022
Short-term Goals:
- 96% purchased fish and seafood volume from MSC or ASC certified sources by 2020
- 95% of suppliers registered on Sedex and completed new Sedex Self-Assessment Questionnaire by first half of 2020
- 100% of eggs from cage-free sources by first half of 2020
Environmental Challenges
- Complexity of increasing recyclability of packaging
- Higher carbon intensity due to acquisitions of Aunt Bessie’s and Goodfella’s
- Increased total recordable cases (TRCs) in health and safety (48% increase compared to 2018)
- Lower than expected progress on some sustainability commitments due to acquisitions
Mitigation Strategies
- Focusing resources and promoting collaboration to increase packaging recyclability
- Setting science-based emissions targets in line with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C
- Implementing a roadmap for 2020 to improve health and safety, including training and risk reduction standards
- Extending deadlines for some commitments, such as clean labelling (to 2022)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 76% of suppliers registered on Sedex in 2019
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sedex for supplier assessment
- BRC Global Food Standard for food safety
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Ocean heating and acidification
- Water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Shift towards plant-based diets
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, EU Directive on Non-Financial Reporting
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: GUTcert
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 14: Life Below Water
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable sourcing, nutrition, operations, and social impact.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Birds Eye Green Cuisine Powered by Plants range
- MSC and ASC certified fish products
- Recyclable packaging
Awards & Recognition
- Perfect score of 100 on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for Health and Nutrition
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:290.02 kilotons CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:91.97 kilotons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:7.04 kilotons CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:191.01 kilotons CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity across all sites excluding new acquisitions)
Water Consumption:5,956,822 m3
Waste Generated:52,557 tons
Carbon Intensity:479.6 kgCO2e per ton of finished goods in 2021
ESG Focus Areas
- Better Sourcing
- Better Nutrition
- Better Operations
- Solid Foundations
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 22% from a 2019 baseline
- Completed transition to 100% renewable electricity across all manufacturing sites (excluding new acquisitions)
- Increased the percentage of consumer packaging that is recyclable by 7 percentage points to 90%
Social Achievements
- Increased the proportion of net sales from Healthier Meal Choice (HMC) products to 91.5%
- Decreased the number and rate of recordable work-related injuries
- Maintained 95% of tier 1 suppliers registered with Sedex
Governance Achievements
- Inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index for the first time
- Achieved a score of 54 out of 100 in the DJSI Europe, well above the industry average
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reach net-zero emissions well before 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions per ton of product by 45% from 2019 baseline by 2025
- Ensure top 75% of suppliers by emissions have science-based reduction targets by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Increase the proportion of fish and seafood from MSC- or ASC-certified sources
- Achieve 100% recyclability of packaging by the end of 2022
- 100% of portfolio to be free from flavour enhancers, artificial flavours and artificial colorants by the end of 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Recyclable packaging faced technological, regulatory, and consumer acceptance challenges
- Inclusion and diversity needed improvement
- Rising energy prices posed a risk
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed new sealing technology for recyclable films
- Launched a dedicated workstream to reduce gas and electricity consumption
- Implemented a new I&D strategy for 2021-2023
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 131 audits completed in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sedex for monitoring supplier compliance
- Risk-based audits
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather conditions
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, EU Directive on Non-Financial Reporting
Third-party Assurance: GUTcert
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 2
- 3
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 17
The report details how initiatives align with specific UN SDG targets.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green Cuisine plant-based products
Awards & Recognition
- Green Cuisine Chicken-Free Dippers voted Product of the Year
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:453.1 kilotons CO2e (total, including acquisitions)
Scope 1 Emissions:114.28 kilotons CO2e (total)
Scope 2 Emissions:20.41 kilotons CO2e (total)
Scope 3 Emissions:318.43 kilotons CO2e (total)
Renewable Energy Share:100% for legacy sites
Water Consumption:5,596,812 m3 (total, including acquisitions)
Waste Generated:55,944 tons (total, including acquisitions)
Carbon Intensity:467.8 kgCO2e per ton of finished goods (legacy business)
ESG Focus Areas
- Better Sourcing
- Better Nutrition
- Better Operations
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute emissions of legacy business by 23.4% from a 2019 baseline
- Reduced emissions intensity of legacy business by 23.9% from a 2019 baseline
- All legacy sites ran on 100% renewable electricity for a full year
- 96.5% of packaging portfolio was recyclable (6% increase from 2021)
Social Achievements
- 93.3% of 2022 net sales from products classified as healthier meal choices
- Reduced accident total recordable case frequency rate by 3.43
- Almost halved the total number of lost time accidents
- Launched ‘Peas for Bees’ campaign to highlight biodiversity
Governance Achievements
- Maintained 95% of Tier 1 suppliers registered on Sedex
- Completed 125 audits exceeding the annual target
- Updated Marketing Policy, including changes to Marketing to Children
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions intensity by 45% from 2019 baseline by 2025
- 100% recyclable consumer packaging by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- 100% fish and seafood from sustainable sources by 2025
- 100% vegetables from sustainable farming practices by 2025
- 100% portfolio without flavour enhancers, artificial flavours and artificial colourants by 2023
Environmental Challenges
- Higher raw material costs and threats to business-critical supplies due to the war in Ukraine
- Technical challenges in achieving 100% recyclable consumer packaging
- Supply chain disruptions impacting progress on animal welfare
Mitigation Strategies
- Teams worked to navigate volatile external environment
- Extended target for 100% recyclable packaging to 2030
- Focused on securing supply while working towards higher welfare standards
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 125 audits completed in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI) Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA)
- Sedex for monitoring supplier compliance
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Rising sea temperatures
- Ocean acidification
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Third-party Assurance: GUTcert
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 2
- 3
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 17
Targets and commitments aligned with relevant SDGs
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Recyclable packaging
- Healthier meal choices
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:390.68 kilotons CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:80.20 kilotons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:3.07 kilotons CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:279.34 kilotons CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:94.2%
Total Energy Consumption:607,145,771 kWh
Water Consumption:4,934,270 m3
Waste Generated:70,930 tons
Carbon Intensity:Reported in kgCO2e per tonne of finished goods.
ESG Focus Areas
- Better Sourcing
- Better Nutrition
- Better Operations
Environmental Achievements
- 99.5% of sourced fish and seafood volume was MSC or ASC certified.
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity across legacy business by 28.6% from a 2019 baseline.
- 95.86% of consumer packaging was recyclable.
- Reduced total absolute market-based emissions by 34.9% from 2019 baseline.
Social Achievements
- 93.9% of total net sales from branded products were Healthier Meal Choices (HMC).
- Achieved a 100% DJSI Health and Nutrition score for the fifth year running.
- 96% of Tier one direct suppliers registered with Sedex.
- 100% of the chicken sourced was compliant with EU welfare laws and regulations.
Governance Achievements
- Zero confirmed incidents of corruption.
- Robust sustainability governance model embedded into key business processes.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions well before 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions per tonne of product by 45% from 2019 baseline by 2025.
- 95% of non-kids ice creams to provide ≤300 kcal per portion by end of 2026.
- 100% recyclable consumer packaging by the end of 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Source 100% of fish and seafood from sustainable fishing or responsible farming by the end of 2025.
- Source 100% of vegetables, potatoes, fruit, and herbs through sustainable farming practices by the end of 2025.
- 100% of ice cream cakes to provide ≤200 kcal per portion by end of 2024.
- 100% of kids ice cream portfolio to comply with Created for Kids nutrition guardrails by end of 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Limitations in sourcing wild-caught fish sustainably.
- Challenges in sourcing 100% of vegetables, potatoes, fruit, and herbs through sustainable farming practices.
- Challenges in meeting Better Chicken Commitment (BCC)/European Chicken Commitment (ECC) standards due to supply chain limitations.
- Challenges in achieving 100% clean labelled products due to new acquisitions.
- Reduced production volumes impacting emissions intensity reduction.
Mitigation Strategies
- Diversifying seafood portfolio with ASC-certified pangasius.
- Working with suppliers to achieve FSA silver or above for sustainable farming practices.
- Working with NGOs and industry partners to improve broiler chicken welfare.
- Working with new acquisitions on recipe improvements to remove artificial ingredients.
- Continued focus on implementing carbon reduction and energy efficiency measures.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 41 sites audited in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA)
- MSC and ASC certifications
- RSPO certification
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Reduced crop yields
- Changes to fish movements and quality
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Potential to reduce energy consumption by storing frozen food at higher temperatures
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: BRC Global Food Standard, MSC, ASC, RSPO
Third-party Assurance: GUTcert
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
- SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production
- SDG 14 – Life below water
- SDG 15 – Life on land
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Initiatives are aligned with these goals through sustainable sourcing, nutrition improvements, emissions reductions, and waste reduction.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green Cuisine range
- Products with MSC and ASC certified fish
- Products with RSPO certified palm oil
Awards & Recognition
- Birds Eye won MSC’s UK frozen brand of the year for the 10th year running
- Findus won MSC’s Italy sustainability award
- Birds Eye Green Cuisine Battered Fishless Fillets won Plant-Based Meal category at Product of the Year Awards
- iglo’s Veganosaurus Green Cuisine campaign won “Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation Award”