Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods, officially known as Smithfield Foods, Inc., is a leading player in the global food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1936, the company has established itself as a prominent producer of pork products, operating primarily in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the US. With a diverse portfolio that includes fresh pork, packaged meats, and value-added products, Smithfield Foods is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest pork processors in the world, and is recognised for its innovative practices in animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Smithfield Foods continues to maintain a strong market position, driven by its dedication to delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of consumers.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Smithfield Foods's score of 20 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Smithfield Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Smithfield Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,644,045,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,957,489,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 986,769,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 29,699,786,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in its supply chain activities. In 2023, Smithfield's Scope 1 emissions were recorded at about 237,565,000 kg CO2e, indicating ongoing emissions management efforts. However, the company has not committed to a net-zero target, nor does it have specific long-term reduction goals in place. Smithfield Foods is a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, which signifies its commitment to aligning with climate science. Despite having previously set near-term targets, these commitments have been removed, reflecting a shift in their climate strategy. The company continues to operate within the food production sector, focusing on animal source food production, and is based in the United States. Overall, while Smithfield Foods has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of concrete reduction targets raises questions about its long-term climate strategy and commitment to sustainability.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,153,634,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Smithfield Foods 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.
