apetito has taken its climate ambition to the next level, unveiling a bold and enhanced roadmap to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
Backed by updated independent validation from the Science Based Targets initiative, apetito’s new, near and long-term climate commitments set a powerful benchmark for the food industry.
Central to its plan is alignment with the SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard, providing a rigorous, science-backed framework for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and delivering lasting environmental impact.
This roadmap includes apetito’s pro-active embrace of the SBTi’s latest Forest, Land and Agriculture guidance — a vital move for land-intensive sectors.
This framework separates emissions into two critical areas: FLAG, which focuses on land use, deforestation, and farming practices, and Energy and Industry, which targets fossil fuel and industrial emissions.
Based on a 2020 base year, apetito has committed that by 2030 it will:
• Cut absolute scope one and two emissions by 42 per cent and scope three emissions by 51.6 per cent per tonne of product sold.
• Reduce absolute scope three FLAG emissions by 30.3 per cent.
Looking further ahead, apetito’s 2040 net-zero ambition means:
• Reducing absolute scope one and two emissions by 90 per cent and scope three emissions per tonne of sold product by 97 per cent.
• Driving down absolute scope 3 FLAG emissions by 72 per cent.
And it doesn’t stop there. In a decisive step toward protecting global forests, apetito has pledged no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by the end of 2025 — underlining its dedication to sustainable sourcing and land stewardship.
Lee Sheppard, group sustainability director at apetito, said accountability is key.
“For us, achieving net zero isn’t about greenwashing or empty promises — it’s about action,” he added. “Without SBTi validation, a net-zero target lacks credibility. Independent verification ensures our goals are aligned with science and truly drive the systemic change our planet needs.
“We know these targets are tough – especially with the new FLAG requirements – but we’ve already made strong progress, delivering a 4.6 per cent absolute carbon reduction since 2020.
“We’re continuing to decarbonise in the right way, working closely across our supply chain to make a real, measurable difference.”