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updated 9 days ago

General Mills

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General Mills, Inc., a leading global food company headquartered in the United States, has been a cornerstone of the food industry since its founding in 1866. With a strong presence in North America and significant operations in Europe and Asia, General Mills is renowned for its diverse portfolio that includes cereals, snacks, and frozen foods. The company is best known for iconic brands such as Cheerios, Betty Crocker, and Haagen-Dazs, each distinguished by quality and innovation. Over the years, General Mills has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of healthier product lines and sustainable sourcing initiatives. As a market leader, General Mills continues to shape consumer preferences and trends, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the food sector.

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73

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

General Mills's score of 73 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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General Mills's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, General Mills reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15,403,400,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 308,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 11,000,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 15,084,400,000 kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3, particularly from fuel and energy-related activities. In 2023, General Mills's emissions data indicated a total of approximately 13,400,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined at about 400,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 13,000,000,000 kg CO2e. General Mills has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company has reported a 12% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to the previous year and a 51% reduction compared to the 2020 baseline. The company’s long-term strategy includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050, alongside a similar reduction target for Scope 3 emissions. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect General Mills's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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Scope 2
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. General Mills's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 General Mills is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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General Mills is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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