Greggs is a UK-based food service company operating bakery-cafés and sandwich shops.
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Greggs has solid emissions reporting and renewable energy progress, but absolute operational emissions are flat despite 41.8% intensity gains. Scope 3 quantification remains incomplete, water data is absent, and the 2030 SBTi target of 46.2% absolute reduction is a significant gap given current trajectory.
Greggs scores 43/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Greggs joint 296th of 847 companies scored, and 13th of 49 in Food Service / Restaurants.
Where Greggs sits among food service / restaurants peers.
Among the 49 major food service / restaurants brands we've scored, Greggs sits 13th of 49.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
SBTi target of 46.2% absolute reduction by 2030 remains a significant gap.
No quantified water footprint published, no water consumption data disclosed, no specific reduction targets set.
No TNFD disclosure, no quantified nature footprint, no formal deforestation-free commitment with third-party verification.
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Greggs is a UK-based food service company operating bakery-cafés and sandwich shops. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, it operates 2,600+ locations across Britain, specializing in baked goods, hot food, and beverages. A leading convenience food retailer by volume and market presence.
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