Campbell Soup Company, commonly known as Campbell's, is a leading player in the food and beverage industry, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, USA. Founded in 1869, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of its iconic condensed soup in 1897. Campbell's operates primarily in North America, focusing on the production of soups, sauces, and snacks. Its core products, including the beloved Campbell's Soup, are distinguished by their quality ingredients and rich flavours, catering to diverse consumer preferences. With a strong market position, Campbell's has garnered numerous accolades for innovation and sustainability, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand. The company continues to adapt to changing consumer trends, ensuring its legacy in the food industry remains robust.
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In 2024, Campbell Soup Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 466,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 64,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 206,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 4,969,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Campbell Soup has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2020 as a baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 25% within the same timeframe. The company has also established a target to halve food waste by FY2030 compared to FY2017 levels. These initiatives reflect Campbell Soup's commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental footprint in the food and beverage processing sector.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 432,900,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 328,293,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 410,314,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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