CP Foods
Agro-Industrial and food conglomerate
Largest agro-industrial and food conglomerate business in Thailand. Vertically integrated business incorporating feed, farm and food businesses. Export to 40 countries in 5 continents. Cooked and processed food is marketed internationally under the CP and Authentic Asia brands.

Overall

Owned THA
Rating D
About the Ratings

Company Ownership

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL
THA
Charoen Pokphand Group Co. Ltd
owns 100% of Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL
THA
Transnational conglomerate
Founded in 1921. Transnational conglomerate operating in agribusiness and food, retail and distribution, and telecommunications through 200 subsidiaries in 18 countries.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jan 2026)
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL
Praise
Palm oil rating - WAZA
The PalmOil Scan app, produced by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), rates companies on their commitment to sourcing sustainable palm oil. Companies are scored on their use of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), commitment to sourcing CSPO, on-the-ground conservation action, and membership to the RSPO. Companies can earn a rating of Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor or No Commitment. This company is rated "Good" (retrieved 4 Feb 2025).
Source: WAZA (2025)
CDP Climate Change score of B
In 2024, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of B.
Source: CDP (2024)
CDP Forests score of B
In 2024, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts towards removing commodity-driven deforestation and forest degradation from its direct operations and supply chains. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Forests score of B.
Source: CDP (2024)
CDP Water Security score of B
In 2024, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of B.
Source: CDP (2024)
Criticism
Slave labour
A 6 month investigation by the Guardian found that this company buys fishmeal, which it feeds to its farmed prawns, from some suppliers that own, operate or buy from fishing boats manned with slaves.
FAIRR Protein Producer Index
The Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index 2023/24 is a comprehensive assessment of how this sector is managing critical sustainability risks factors: GHGs; deforestation and biodiversity; water scarcity; water pollution; antibiotics; animal welfare; working conditions; food safety. This company was rated as medium risk.
24.4% in Ocean Benchmark
The 2026 Ocean Benchmark assessed 125 companies on their efforts to contribute to the sustainable management of our oceans and coastal ecosystems and ensure responsible social practices are implemented. Companies are assessed across four measurement areas: Governance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Social responsibility, and Core social indicators. This company received a score of 24.4/100. The average score was 20.3 and the highest score was 58.7.
22.2/100 in Food and Agriculture Benchmark
The 2026 Food and Agriculture Benchmark assessed 350 companies from the food and agriculture value chain on their contributions to healthy, sustainable, and inclusive food systems. Companies are assessed across four measurement areas: Healthy food systems, Sustainable food systems, Inclusive food systems and Governance. This company received a score of 22.2/100. The average score was 15.5 and the highest score was 61.2.
Information
Sustainability claims
This company has a number of sustainability claims on its website in the areas of food security, self-sufficiency and balance of nature.
Modern Slavery disclosure quality
Human Rights Law Centre's 2022 report, "Broken Promises: Two years of corporate reporting under Australia's Modern Slavery Act", examines statements submitted to the Government's Modern Slavery Register by 92 companies sourcing from four sectors with known risks of modern slavery: garments from China, rubber gloves from Malaysia, seafood from Thailand and fresh produce from Australia. Modern slavery statements are analysed to see if they comply with the mandatory reporting requirements, identify or disclose obvious modern slavery risks, and demonstrate effective actions to address risks. This company's modern slavery disclosure statement received a rating in the 41-60% range. The average score was 44% and the highest score was 89%.
30.6% in Social Benchmark
The 2026 Social Benchmark assessed the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company received a score of 30.6/100. The average score was 20 and the highest score was 75.
Medium ESG Risk
Sustainalytics, a top ESG research firm, evaluates environmental, social, and governance risks for over 16,000 companies. Its ESG Risk Rating reflects how much risk a company faces in its industry and how well it manages those risks. The final score includes both unmanaged and unmanageable risks, and companies are rated on a scale from negligible (0-10) to severe (40+). This company received an ESG Risk Rating of 24.5, placing it in the "medium risk" category (retrieved April 2025).
29.2% in Nature Benchmark
The 2026 Nature Benchmark assessed 750 companies from high-impact industries on their efforts to advance a nature-positive future by cutting damaging practices across their operations and supply chains, and by actively restoring and improving ecosystems. Companies are assessed across four measurement areas: Governance, Planet, People and Core social indicators. This company received a score of 29.2/100. The average score was 17.3 and the highest score was 56.4.
Charoen Pokphand Group Co. Ltd
Praise
CDP Water Security score of A-
In 2024, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of A-.
Source: CDP (2024)
CDP Climate Change score of B
In 2024, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of B.
Source: CDP (2024)
CDP Forests score of B
In 2024, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts towards removing commodity-driven deforestation and forest degradation from its direct operations and supply chains. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Forests score of B.
Source: CDP (2024)
Criticism
0.4% for supply chain practices in China
The Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI) evaluates consumer-facing companies that have a sizeable supply chain in China. The evaluation uses government supervision data and public information to assess the environmental management of their supply chains in China. This company received a score of 0.4/100 (retrieved 24 Nov 2023).
Source: IPE (2023)
31.8% in Forest 500 Rankings
Forest 500 identifies and annually assesses the 500 companies and 150 financial institutions most exposed to deforestation risk in their supply chains and investments on the strength and implementation of their commitments on deforestation and human rights. This company received a score of 31.8%.
Access to Seeds Index
The Access to Seeds Index evaluates and compares seed companies according to their efforts to improve access to quality seeds of improved varieties for smallholder farmers. This company received a score of 1.32/5.
Tier 5 in farm animal welfare rankings
The Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) 2023 Report ranks global food companies on their farm animal welfare policies, practices and performance. This company appeared in tier 5, "On the business agenda but limited evidence of implementation", with tier 1 being the best, and tier 6 the worst.
Information
Climate action commitments
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.
Sustainability claims
This company has Shared Values claims on its website in the areas of environment, education, and social.
Rural Lives Development Foundation
Established in 1987. Foundation activities include human resource development and career promotion; the development of community and quality of life; and the revitalization and conservation of natural resources and environment.
24% in Gender Benchmark
In 2023 and 2024, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 2,000 companies on their efforts to drive gender equality and women's empowerment across their entire value chain. Companies are assessed on governance and strategy, representation, compensation and benefits, health and well-being, and violence and harassment. This company scored 24 out of 100. The average score was 15.3 and the highest score was 51.
31.9% in Social Benchmark
The 2026 Social Benchmark assessed the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company received a score of 31.9/100. The average score was 20 and the highest score was 75.
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Company Details

Type:
Public company
Revenue:
426 billion THB (2014)
Employees:
107,562 (2014)
Subsidiaries:
Bellisio Foods Inc
Food manufacturer
Makers of easy meals including their flagship brand Michelina's. In Dec 2016 Thai food giant CP Foods acquired the company from a US private equity firm for US$1bn.

Contact Details

Address:
Bangkok, Thailand
Website:
www.cpfworldwide.com/en

Products / Brands

Bellisio Foods
Authentic Asia Frozen Meals/Pizza
Michelina's Frozen Meals/Pizza