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Ben & Jerry’s, officially known as Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Holdings Inc., is a renowned American company specialising in premium frozen desserts. Headquartered in the United States, the brand has established a strong presence across North America and beyond, recognised for its innovative approach to ice cream and frozen yoghurt products. Founded in 1978 in Vermont, Ben & Jerry’s has grown to become a leader in the food products nec industry, celebrated for its unique flavours and commitment to social and environmental causes.
The company’s core offerings include a wide range of ice creams, sorbets, and frozen desserts, distinguished by their creative ingredients and distinctive branding. Over the years, Ben & Jerry’s has achieved notable market success, maintaining a reputation for quality and ethical business practices. Its influence extends globally, making it a key player in the premium frozen food sector.
+31 vs industry average
Ben And Jerrys’s score of 48 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ben & Jerry's reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) of 500,000,000 kg CO2e for 2022. The company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions have remained at approximately 500,000,000 kg CO2e since 2015. However, it's important to note that Scope 3 emissions data, specifically for purchased goods and services, was not disclosed for these years.
As a subsidiary, Ben & Jerry's climate commitments are also informed by its ultimate parent company, Unilever PLC.
Ben & Jerry's has set several Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned targets:
2035
63% reduction in Scope 2
Ben & Jerry's commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 63.0% by 2035 from a 2021 base year.
2035
63% reduction in Scope 1
Ben & Jerry's commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 63.0% by 2035 from a 2021 base year.
2035
45.5% reduction in scope 3 total
Ben & Jerry's commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 45.5% by 2035 from a 2021 base year.
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