Dunbia seeks 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 under Science Based Target Initiative

Dunbia seeks 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 under Science Based Target Initiative 1

  • Processor first among its peers in Europe to adopt these targets 
  • Targets allow for highly accurate and verifiable measurement of progress in emission reduction

On 5th December 2019 – Dunbia committed to delivering a 30% reduction by 2030 in greenhouse gas emissions from our facilities and from the generation of the energy we purchase. The targets have been made under Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) which ensures emissions reduction is verified and documented against a scientific baseline.The commitment comes in the wake of COP25 UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid where political, business and NGO leaders sought to coordinate a collective response to global warming.

In May 2019 Dawn Meats Group which includes Dunbia in the UK, signed up to the SBTi becoming the first European beef and lamb processor to make such a commitment. In collaboration with the Carbon Trust, as a Group we have developed a pathway for our Scope 1 and 2 emissions and we are working on solutions for Scope 3 emissions, with 2030 targets now validated and approved by SBTi.

Dunbia CEO Niall Browne stated;

“We have been working for more than 10 years to reduce emissions internally and more widely across our supply chain and we recognise the urgency to adopt even more aggressive measures to reduce emissions. We are working with stakeholders in collaborative projects to accelerate progress in this critical area. Achieving reductions of up to 30% in our greenhouse gas emissions poses a considerable challenge, but it is vital that Dawn accelerates the rate of change in the environmental footprint of its business”.

Group Head of CSR & Sustainability Gill Higgins commented;

“Dawn Meats Group recognises that any sustainable targets and solutions to global warming must be grounded in science. The approval of our targets by SBTi is a significant first step towards a smaller emissions footprint and we will continue to stretch our ambition in the years to come”.

The Science Based Targets initiative is a collaboration between the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments. The SBTi champions science-based target setting as a powerful way of boosting companies’ competitive advantage in the transition to the low-carbon economy.

Dunbia is a member of the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme, a signatory to Courtauld 2025 and the UK Plastics Pact and an active member of the European Roundtable for Beef Sustainability (ERBS). The common thread of all these programs and initiatives is continuous improvement. Through these and similar programmes the company continues to give leadership in sustainability and collaborates with like-minded organisations to improve environmental, economic and social performance across the value chain.

 

Agriculture

Working across key areas such as supply chain, animal welfare, and sustainable agriculture, you will get involved in all aspects of the agriculture and research and development areas within the business.

Environmental

This varied role will provide you with an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the Environmental department and participate in continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Human Resources

As your skills and knowledge develop over time, you will get involved in all aspects of HR within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and your responsibility will increase.

Retail National Account Management

This exciting role will see you gain a wide range of business experience skills, providing support to major UK retail supermarket customer accounts. 

Operations & Commercial

Work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment gaining a hands-on experience across all aspects of operations, production and commercial with a focus on continuous improvement. 

New Product Development

You will be involved in supporting and managing the NPD process to ensure new and re-developed products are launched successfully. 

Livestock procurement

An exciting opportunity to learn about all areas of livestock procurement within the business, gaining a full understanding of production and operations.

Food Safety & Quality

A hands-on opportunity to understand and impact on food safety, quality and animal welfare across a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Ensuring legislative compliance, customer excellence and continuous improvement.

Mechanical Engineering

As an engineering graduate you will be hands on and, on the go, working in a fast paced, busy environment overseeing electrical, mechanical and automation projects in a food manufacturing business.

Accounting & Finance

Gain a robust understanding in all aspects of the Finance Function with support at every step of the way to attain the professional qualifications needed to become a finance leader of the future.