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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is a leading player in the United States' food products sector, specialising in the production and distribution of shell eggs. Headquartered in Mississippi, the company operates across various regions, serving both retail and foodservice markets nationwide. Established in 1969, Cal-Maine has grown to become one of the largest egg producers in the US, recognised for its commitment to quality and food safety.
The company's core offerings include fresh shell eggs, with a focus on high-quality, cage-free, and organic options that meet evolving consumer preferences. Cal-Maine’s market position is reinforced by its extensive distribution network and consistent product innovation. As a key figure in the food products nec industry, Cal-Maine Foods continues to set standards for excellence and sustainability in egg production.
-9 vs industry average
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc’s score of 8 is lower than 32% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., headquartered in the US and operating within the food products nec industry, reported its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for fiscal year 2023. The company's Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 151,109,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 91,618,000 kg CO2e. This brings the combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions to approximately 400,429,000 kg CO2e for the reporting year. Cal-Maine Foods has not yet disclosed Scope 3 emissions data, with "purchased goods and services" being a noted missing data point.
For fiscal year 2018, Cal-Maine Foods reported significantly higher emissions, with Scope 1 at approximately 33,639,149,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 87,294,000,000 kg CO2e. Earlier reporting years, such as 2016 and 1990, show some reported greenhouse gas emissions intensity figures for egg production, but do not provide specific absolute scope-based emissions data.
Cal-Maine Foods does not have any publicly disclosed reduction targets through SBTi or a commitment to the Climate Pledge. The company's sustainability reporting indicates a focus on GHG emissions intensity, with a reported intensity for Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 0.2116 metric tons CO2e per million dozens of total fresh egg sales for FY 2023.
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