Hormel
Hormel Foods Corporation, commonly known as Hormel, is a leading player in the global food industry, headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, USA. Founded in 1891, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of its iconic Spam product in 1937, which remains a staple in many households today. Hormel operates primarily in the meat and food products sector, offering a diverse range of items including refrigerated and shelf-stable products. Its portfolio features well-known brands such as Jennie-O, Hormel Natural Choice, and Applegate, each distinguished by a commitment to quality and innovation. With a strong market position, Hormel has garnered recognition for its sustainability efforts and product development, making it a trusted name in the food industry.
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Hormel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hormel Foods Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 625,338,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 43,739,400 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 666,108,000 kg CO2e (market-based). This reflects a slight decrease from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were about 635,226,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 22,680,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 657,906,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Hormel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Hormel established an interim target of a 1% annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, which was set for the near term from 2020 to 2021. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its overall carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 793,230,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 238,300,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,240,103,000 | - | - | - | - |
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