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.
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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 520,784,000 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 reducing their carbon footprint in the food and beverage processing sector. Over the years, Saputo has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate commitments. They have set near-term reduction targets, which are currently classified as "Committed," indicating their intention to implement strategies aimed at reducing emissions. However, they have not yet committed to a net-zero target. In 2022, their emissions included approximately 526,479,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 468,629,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 13,571,197,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data shows a consistent effort to monitor and manage their emissions across all scopes. Saputo's emissions data highlights their focus on transparency and accountability in addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations. Their ongoing initiatives reflect a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship within the food and beverage sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
