Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc., a leading player in the global food industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1935, the company has evolved into a major provider of protein-based food products, specialising in chicken, beef, and pork, alongside prepared foods. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Tyson Foods offers a diverse range of products, including fresh meats and value-added items that cater to both retail and foodservice sectors. The company is recognised for its innovative practices and has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the largest meat processors in the world. Tyson Foods continues to strengthen its market position through strategic initiatives and a focus on responsible sourcing, making it a trusted name in the protein industry.
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Tyson Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Tyson Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,560,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2016 baseline, covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has set similar targets for Scope 3 emissions, aiming for a 30% reduction per ton of finished meat, which encompasses 80% of their Scope 3 inventory. Over the years, Tyson Foods has shown a trend in emissions reduction, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from approximately 3,890,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 3,560,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from about 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a stable approach to managing energy use. Tyson Foods' climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing their goal to limit global temperature rise to 2.0°C. The company has pledged to publish key metrics and updates on their progress in future sustainability reports, ensuring transparency in their climate initiatives.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,090,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,650,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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