Saputo
Saputo Inc., a leading Canadian dairy processor, is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, and operates extensively across North America, Australia, and Europe. Founded in 1954, the company has grown significantly, becoming one of the largest dairy companies globally, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. Specialising in the production of cheese, milk, and dairy ingredients, Saputo offers a diverse range of products that cater to both retail and foodservice sectors. Their unique approach to sustainability and product development sets them apart in the competitive dairy industry. With a strong market position, Saputo has achieved notable milestones, including numerous acquisitions that have expanded its operational footprint and product offerings. The company continues to be a trusted name in dairy, recognised for its dedication to excellence and community engagement.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing 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
Saputo's score of 52 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Saputo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Saputo Inc., headquartered in Canada, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,207,840 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 396,889,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside 13,848,474,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector. Over the years, Saputo has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2020, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 546,195,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 525,966,000 kg CO2e, with significant Scope 3 emissions of 13,486,413,000 kg CO2e. By 2021, they achieved a reduction in Scope 1 emissions to 528,089,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions to 482,145,000 kg CO2e, indicating a proactive approach to emission management. Saputo has committed to near-term reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. They are not currently committed to a net-zero target. The company continues to focus on improving its carbon intensity, with reported CO2 intensity values of 192.6 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2023. Overall, Saputo's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a strategic approach to sustainability, aiming to mitigate their environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency in the food and beverage industry.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 382,601,000 | 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 | 351,589,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Saputo 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.
