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Beyond Meat

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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.

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25

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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Beyond Meat's score of 25 is higher than 63% 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 significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 7,891,300 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 7,691,700 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions in the US. Globally, their emissions included approximately 7,999,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 9,065,600 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial 176,654,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services. Beyond Meat has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. This commitment reflects their proactive approach to climate action, with a qualitative assessment of climate-related risks and opportunities conducted in alignment with the TCFD framework in 2024. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 reduction targets, but their overall strategy indicates a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. Beyond Meat's initiatives are crucial in the context of the food industry, where plant-based alternatives are increasingly recognised for their potential to mitigate climate change.

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2023
Scope 1
7,999,400
Scope 2
9,065,600
Scope 3
176,654,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Beyond Meat's primary industry is Sugar, which is high 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

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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
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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