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Kellanova

Kellanova, formerly known as Kellogg Company, is a prominent player in the global food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on producing a diverse range of snacks and convenience foods. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Kellanova has established itself as a leader in the market. The company’s core offerings include well-known brands such as Pringles, Cheez-It, and Rice Krispies, distinguished by their quality and innovation. Kellanova's commitment to sustainability and health-conscious products further enhances its market position. Notable achievements include a strong emphasis on plant-based options and a robust supply chain, positioning Kellanova as a forward-thinking entity in the competitive food landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Cereal Grains 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Kellanova's score of 23 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kellanova's reported carbon emissions

In 2015, Kellanova reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,973,172,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 537,616,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 760,317,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 6,973,172,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services, upstream and downstream transportation, and waste generated in operations. Kellanova has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Looking towards the future, Kellanova has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This long-term goal includes a more aggressive near-term target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 66.5% and Scope 3 emissions by 37.5% by 2030, again from a 2015 baseline. The company also pledges to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by the end of 2025. Kellanova's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, addressing emissions across all scopes while committing to significant reductions in the coming years.

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2015
Scope 1
537,616,000
Scope 2
760,317,000
Scope 3
6,973,172,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kellanova's primary industry is Cereal grains nec, which is very high 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. Kellanova is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kellanova 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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