General Mills
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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
General Mills's score of 62 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
General Mills's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, General Mills reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 19,467,100,000 kg CO2e, with emissions from Scope 1 at about 335,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 20,700,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 19,110,800,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. To achieve this, General Mills has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 30% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Specifically, they aim to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These targets encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation, waste generated in operations, business travel, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products. General Mills' commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the food and beverage sector.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 280,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 793,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
General Mills 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.
