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Us Foods

US Foods, a leading foodservice distributor, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in the food distribution industry, serving a diverse range of customers, including restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. With a robust portfolio of over 350,000 products, US Foods offers unique solutions that cater to the specific needs of its clients, including fresh produce, meat, and dairy products. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, providing tailored services that enhance operational efficiency for its customers. As one of the largest foodservice distributors in the country, US Foods has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for sustainability and customer service excellence, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the food industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Us Foods's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Us Foods's score of 36 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Us Foods's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, US Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 548,837,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 161,091,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in emissions reporting. In 2023, the company disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 52,364,346,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. US Foods has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 32.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with science-based targets, aiming for 67% of its suppliers to adopt similar science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives demonstrate US Foods' dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall environmental impact.

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Scope 1
677,195,197
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
247,213,985
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Us Foods's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Us Foods is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Us Foods is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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