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Associated British Foods

Assessed in 2023

Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with operations in 52 countries across Europe, Southern Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. It is grouped into five business segments: sugar, agriculture, retail, grocery and ingredients. Its ingredients division is among the world’s largest producers of sugar and yeast, and a major producer of other ingredients, including emulsifiers, enzymes and lactose. Associated British Foods’ grocery brands include Jordans (cereals), Karo (corn syrup), Twinings (tea) and Patak’s (Indian cooking products). In terms of geography, most of the company’s revenue is generated in its home market, the United Kingdom, as well as Europe and Africa. In retail, the company owns Primark, one of the largest clothing retailers in Europe.

Total score
5.5 /20
Measurement theme Score

Respect human rights

2.5 /10

Provide and promote decent work

2.0 /6

Act ethically

1.0 /4

More about the company

Headquarters
United Kingdom

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