Ardent Mills Sustainability Profile
Ardent Mills, a leading flour milling and ingredient company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 2014, Ardent Mills emerged from the merger of several prominent milling companies, quickly establishing itself as a key player in the grain-based foods industry. The company offers a diverse range of products, including flour, whole grains, and customised blends, catering to the needs of bakers, food manufacturers, and foodservice operators. Ardent Mills is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, leveraging advanced milling technology and sustainable practices. With a strong market position, Ardent Mills has achieved notable milestones, such as its extensive network of mills and distribution centres, which ensures reliable supply and service. The company continues to lead in the industry by focusing on customer collaboration and product development.
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Ardent Mills's score of 13 is lower than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Ardent Mills's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Ardent Mills reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,918,257,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 211,740,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while the majority, approximately 3,706,517,000 kg CO2e, falls under Scope 3 emissions. Currently, Ardent Mills has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor do they participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Their climate commitments and strategies remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability efforts. As a leading flour milling and ingredient company headquartered in the US, Ardent Mills is positioned within an industry that increasingly prioritises carbon reduction and climate resilience. The absence of detailed reduction initiatives highlights the need for enhanced climate action within their operational framework.
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| Scope 1 | - |
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| Scope 3 | 3,706,517,000 |
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Ardent Mills'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.
Ardent Mills 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.
