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Food Product Manufacturing
US
updated 8 months ago

Applegate

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Applegate, officially known as Applegate Farms, is a leading name in the natural and organic meat industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1987, the company has established itself as a pioneer in providing high-quality, humanely raised meats, with a strong commitment to sustainability and animal welfare. With operations primarily across the US, Applegate offers a diverse range of products, including deli meats, hot dogs, and bacon, all free from artificial ingredients and preservatives. Their unique approach to sourcing and production has garnered a loyal customer base, positioning them as a trusted choice for health-conscious consumers. Recognised for their innovation, Applegate has received numerous accolades, solidifying their status as a market leader in the organic meat sector.

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35

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Applegate's score of 35 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Applegate's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Hormel Foods Corporation

Applegate, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the latest year, as no emissions figures are available. The company inherits its climate commitments and reduction targets from its parent organisation, Hormel Foods Corporation, which is responsible for setting the overarching sustainability goals. As part of its climate strategy, Hormel Foods Corporation has established science-based targets (SBTi) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. However, specific reduction targets for Applegate have not been detailed in the available data. The absence of direct emissions data suggests that Applegate is still in the process of developing its own comprehensive emissions reporting framework. In the context of the food industry, Applegate's commitment to sustainability aligns with broader trends towards reducing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental stewardship. The company is expected to follow the initiatives set forth by Hormel Foods, which include various sustainability pledges and participation in climate-related frameworks. Overall, while specific emissions data for Applegate is not available, the company is positioned within a corporate family that prioritises climate action and aims to implement effective strategies for reducing its environmental impact.

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793,230,000
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Scope 2
238,300,000
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Scope 3
12,240,103,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Applegate's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Applegate is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Applegate is not participating in any 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
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