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 10 is lower than 95% 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 a revenue of approximately $343,376,000 but did not disclose specific carbon emissions data for that year. However, in 2019, the company calculated an emissions intensity of about 0.83 kg CO2e per $1 of revenue and approximately 9,500 kg CO2e per tonne of product sold. Beyond Meat has not publicly set specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor outlined any formal climate pledges. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that while the company is aware of its environmental impact, it may not yet have established comprehensive strategies for carbon reduction. As a leader in the plant-based protein industry, Beyond Meat's efforts to reduce carbon emissions are crucial in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable food systems.

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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. This request for Beyond Meat is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Beyond Meat is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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