Public Profile

Beech-Nut

Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, commonly known as Beech-Nut, is a prominent player in the baby food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1931, the company has established itself as a trusted name in providing wholesome, natural food options for infants and toddlers. With a focus on quality, Beech-Nut offers a range of products, including purees and snacks, made from real fruits and vegetables, without artificial preservatives or additives. Operating primarily in the North American market, Beech-Nut has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its "Real Food for Babies" initiative, which emphasises transparency and nutrition. The brand's commitment to using simple, high-quality ingredients sets it apart in a competitive landscape, earning it a loyal customer base and recognition for its dedication to children's health and well-being.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Beech-Nut'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.

7

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Beech-Nut's score of 7 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Beech-Nut's reported carbon emissions

Beech-Nut, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures, it is unclear how their emissions profile looks in terms of Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. However, the company is likely aware of the growing importance of climate commitments within the food industry. As such, Beech-Nut may be exploring initiatives to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint in line with industry standards. Further information on their climate strategies or commitments would be necessary to provide a comprehensive overview of their environmental impact and goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Beech-Nut's primary industry is Sugar, 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. Beech-Nut is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Beech-Nut 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.

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