Curious to see the emissions of the organizations you buy from or invest in?
Book a demo for a pilot project
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.
22
DitchCarbon score
+5 vs industry average
Applegate’s score of 22 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Applegate?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Applegate yet.
Applegate's reported carbon emissions
Applegate, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the latest reporting year. As a current subsidiary of Applegate Farms, LLC, their climate commitments and emissions data are cascaded from their parent company, Hormel Foods Corporation.
While no absolute emissions figures are provided, Hormel Foods Corporation has set various climate initiatives, including Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Applegate are not detailed in the available data.
As part of their sustainability efforts, Applegate is likely aligned with industry standards and practices, focusing on reducing their carbon footprint and enhancing environmental stewardship. Further information on their specific initiatives or performance metrics may be available through Hormel Foods Corporation's disclosures.
Assessing Applegate as a supplier or portfolio company?
- See verified emissions data for over 2 million organizations
- View emissions forecasts for Applegate and the organizations you buy from or invest in
- Get PCAF data quality (DQ) scores, including for private organizations
Applegate’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Applegate yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Hormel Foods Corporation2030 targetSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Hormel Foods CorporationSign in to view
Active
The Climate Pledge
See details
Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
See details
Not active
RE 100
See details
Not active
Climate Action 100
See details
Not active
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisationsCompanyCountryIndustryLast updatedScoreDetails
Applegate2 years ago
22
Need this data for financed emissions?
PCAF scored Scope 1, 2 and 3 for 2M+ organizations, including private ones.
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn more