Unfi
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Unfi'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Unfi's score of 57 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Unfi's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 34,407,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources, alongside a substantial Scope 3 emission of about 23,433,917,000 kg CO2e. This reflects their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change through targeted reduction initiatives. UNFI has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% within the same timeframe. Notably, they are also targeting a 38% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 heavy freight well-to-wheel (WTW) emissions per tonne-kilometre by FY2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to well below 2°C. UNFI's proactive approach underscores its commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the food and staples retailing sector.
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Get Started| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 113,637,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 129,632,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Unfi is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
