BBU
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU), a leading player in the baked goods industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1998, BBU has rapidly grown to become a prominent name in the market, known for its diverse range of high-quality bread, rolls, and snacks. The company prides itself on its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering unique products that cater to various consumer preferences. With a strong focus on quality and freshness, BBU's brands, including Sara Lee and Thomas', have garnered significant market share and consumer loyalty. Recognised for its operational excellence, Bimbo Bakeries USA continues to set industry standards, making it a formidable competitor in the baked goods sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does BBU'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
BBU's score of 3 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
BBU's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,201,510 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, amounted to about 4,843,130 kg CO2e. The most significant contributor to BBU's carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, which totalled approximately 9,005,600 kg CO2e. Currently, BBU has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon emissions. As such, their climate commitments remain unclear, and there are no documented pledges or targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This lack of defined goals highlights an opportunity for BBU to enhance its sustainability efforts and align with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 2020 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,201,510 |
| Scope 2 | 4,843,130 |
| Scope 3 | 9,005,600 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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BBU is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
