United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is a leading distributor in the natural and organic food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1976, UNFI has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across North America, with operations spanning the US and Canada. The company specialises in providing a diverse range of products, including organic groceries, health and wellness items, and specialty foods, setting itself apart with a commitment to sustainability and quality. UNFI's extensive network and innovative supply chain solutions have positioned it as a key player in the market, serving thousands of retailers and food service operators. With notable achievements such as strategic acquisitions and a focus on expanding its product offerings, UNFI continues to lead the way in promoting healthier food choices and supporting the growth of the natural foods sector.
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Unfi's score of 56 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 23,433,917,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 344,074,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 137,440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The Scope 3 emissions, which are often the largest portion of a company's carbon footprint, accounted for about 23,433,917,000 kg CO2e. UNFI has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by the end of FY2030, using a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. Furthermore, UNFI is committed to reducing Scope 1 and 3 heavy freight well-to-wheel GHG emissions by 38% per tonne-kilometre by FY2030. The company has also pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, with specific initiatives such as eliminating waste to landfill in distribution centre operations by 2030 and a 30% reduction in energy intensity in distribution centres from a 2020 baseline. Overall, UNFI's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and contributing to global climate goals.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 38,648,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 113,637,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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