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Pre-Prepared Foods
US
updated a month ago

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Amplify Snack Brands, Inc., a prominent player in the snack food industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the better-for-you snack segment, focusing on innovative and health-conscious products. Amplify is renowned for its core offerings, including the popular SkinnyPop popcorn and Paqui tortilla chips, which stand out for their clean ingredients and bold flavours. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Amplify Snack Brands has achieved significant market recognition, positioning itself as a go-to choice for health-oriented consumers. The company operates primarily in North America, with a growing presence in international markets, reflecting its dedication to expanding its reach and impact in the snack industry.

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59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pre-Prepared Foods 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.'s score of 59 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Hershey Company

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of The Hershey Company, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family relationship, Amplify Snack Brands inherits emissions data and climate initiatives from The Hershey Company. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Amplify Snack Brands have not been disclosed. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, the company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its alignment with industry standards and initiatives led by its parent company. As such, Amplify Snack Brands is expected to contribute to broader climate goals set by The Hershey Company, although specific metrics and targets for its own operations remain unspecified.

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How Carbon Intensive is Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.'s primary industry is Pre-Prepared Foods, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 84% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
84%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Capital Goods
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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