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Post Holdings

Post Holdings, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the consumer packaged goods industry, specialising in the production and marketing of a diverse range of food products. Founded in 2011, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across North America, establishing a strong presence in the breakfast cereals, snacks, and protein sectors. With a portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Grape-Nuts, Honey Bunches of Oats, and PowerBar, Post Holdings distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position and product offerings. Recognised for its robust growth and adaptability, Post Holdings continues to thrive in a competitive landscape, making it a key player in the food industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Post Holdings's score of 58 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Post Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Post Holdings reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 339,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 282,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company's global emissions for Scope 3 were significant, with approximately 4,499,819,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services alone. Post Holdings has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using a fiscal year 2020 baseline. This target reflects a commitment to achieving an average reduction of about 3% per year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and has similar aspirations for Scope 2 emissions. The company’s total Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2021 were approximately 413,970,000 kg CO2e in the UK and about 258,804,000 kg CO2e in the US. Globally, the total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was around 596,000,000 kg CO2e. Post Holdings is committed to exploring Science Based Targets and aims to operate as a net zero business by 2050, with new targets expected to be set in 2023. These initiatives demonstrate the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.

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Scope 2
332,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Post Holdings's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Post Holdings is in US, which has a low 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.

Post Holdings 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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