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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.
48
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+31 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Ben And Jerrys's reported carbon emissions
Ben & Jerry's, a US-based food products company, reported approximately 500 million kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015. This emissions data is directly from Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc.
Ben & Jerry's has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) climate commitments. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63.0% by 2035, from a 2021 base year. Additionally, Ben & Jerry's commits to a 37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and franchises within the same timeframe. The company also targets a 45.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 2035, from a 2021 base year. Earlier commitments include reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 100% by 2025, from a 2015 base year, and reducing value chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) GHG emissions by 40% per pint of product sold by 2025, also from a 2015 base year. These SBTi targets align with keeping warming to 1.5°C. Ben & Jerry's also commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.
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Ben And Jerrys’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2035
63% reduction in Scope 1
Ben & Jerry's commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 63.0% by 2035 from a 2021 base year.*
Insufficient data63%
2035
63% reduction in Scope 2
Ben & Jerry's commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 63.0% by 2035 from a 2021 base year.*
Insufficient data63%
2035
37.5% reduction in scope 3 total
Ben & Jerry's commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and franchises 37.5% by 2035 from a 2021 ba…
Insufficient data37.5%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ben And Jerrys’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Ben & Jerry's, a US-based food products company, reported approximately 500 million kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2022. This figure has remained consistent across several years, including 2015 through 2022. This data is directly inherited from Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., indicating a consistent approach to measuring and reporting their operational carbon footprint. Understanding these emissions is crucial for assessing their environmental impact within the food products industry.
Data year: 2022
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