Ben & Jerry's, officially known as Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings Inc., is a renowned ice cream manufacturer headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, the company has grown to become a leader in the premium ice cream industry, celebrated for its innovative flavours and commitment to social justice. With a diverse range of products, including ice cream, frozen yoghurt, and non-dairy options, Ben & Jerry's stands out for its unique flavour combinations and high-quality ingredients. The brand has achieved significant milestones, such as introducing Fairtrade-certified ingredients and advocating for environmental sustainability. As a pioneer in the ice cream market, Ben & Jerry's has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a beloved choice among consumers seeking indulgent treats with a conscience.
How does Ben And Jerrys'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.
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In 2022, Ben & Jerry's reported a carbon intensity of approximately 0.6819 kg CO2e per pint sold. This figure reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, Ben & Jerry's aims to reduce value chain emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 40% per pint sold by the same year. The carbon intensity figures for previous years indicate a gradual increase, with 2021 at about 0.7217 kg CO2e per pint and 2020 at approximately 0.6819 kg CO2e per pint. This trend highlights the importance of their reduction initiatives as they strive to align with climate science and contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Ben & Jerry's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates their targets as consistent with climate science. The company is focused on making significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in the face of increasing environmental challenges.
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Ben And Jerrys is participating in some 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.