Public Profile

Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat, officially known as Beyond Meat, Inc., is a pioneering company in the plant-based protein industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat has rapidly established itself as a leader in the development of innovative meat alternatives, primarily focusing on creating products that replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Beyond Meat offers a range of core products, including burgers, sausages, and ground meat. What sets these offerings apart is their commitment to using high-quality, plant-based ingredients that appeal to both meat lovers and health-conscious consumers. Recognised for its significant contributions to sustainable food practices, Beyond Meat has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major fast-food chains and grocery retailers. This strategic positioning has solidified its status as a frontrunner in the growing market for plant-based alternatives.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Beyond Meat'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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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Beyond Meat'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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Beyond Meat's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Beyond Meat reported an emissions intensity of approximately 0.83 kg CO2e per USD revenue, reflecting their ongoing commitment to sustainability. In 2019, the company had an emissions intensity of about 9,500 kg CO2e per tonne of product sold. While specific absolute emissions data for 2023 is not provided, the company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint through innovative plant-based products. Beyond Meat has not publicly set specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar frameworks. However, their operational strategies aim to minimise environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The company’s headquarters is located in the US, where it actively engages in initiatives to promote sustainable practices within the food industry.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Beyond Meat'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. Beyond Meat is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Beyond Meat 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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