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Kawan Food

Kawan Food, a prominent player in the frozen food industry, is headquartered in Malaysia and operates extensively across Southeast Asia and beyond. Founded in 1991, the company has established itself as a leader in producing high-quality frozen products, including a diverse range of frozen parathas, dim sum, and ready-to-cook meals. Kawan Food is renowned for its commitment to authenticity and quality, utilising traditional recipes and modern technology to deliver exceptional taste and convenience. With a strong market presence, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence. Kawan Food continues to innovate, catering to the evolving tastes of consumers while maintaining its reputation for reliability and flavour.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kawan Food's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

9

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Kawan Food's score of 9 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kawan Food's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kawan Food, headquartered in Malaysia, reported an energy intensity of approximately 770 kg CO2e per unit of electricity consumed, reflecting their ongoing commitment to monitoring carbon emissions. This figure is consistent with their 2021 data, which also indicated an energy intensity of about 770 kg CO2e. In 2022, the energy intensity decreased to approximately 580 kg CO2e, showcasing a significant improvement in their operational efficiency. While specific absolute emissions data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 are not disclosed, Kawan Food has made strides in addressing their carbon footprint through energy management practices. Notably, in 2020, the company reported Scope 2 emissions of about 7,000 MWh, which translates to a substantial energy consumption footprint. Despite the absence of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Kawan Food's focus on energy intensity indicates a proactive approach to sustainability. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at reducing their environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kawan Food's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kawan Food is in MY, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kawan Food is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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