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BBU

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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.

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45

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

BBU's score of 45 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BBU's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. (BBU), a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V., reported emissions data that is not fully specified, with a notable production emission factor of approximately 3.67 tonnes CO2e associated with their Albuquerque facility. However, comprehensive emissions data, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, has not been disclosed. BBU has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges at this time. The company is part of a broader corporate family that includes initiatives from its parent company, Grupo Bimbo, which may influence its climate commitments. These initiatives include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100, although specific targets cascaded to BBU have not been detailed. As a current subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo, BBU's climate strategy may align with the overarching goals of its parent company, which is committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BBU'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 BBU is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

BBU 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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