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Calbee Sustainability Profile

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Calbee, Inc., a leading player in the snack food industry, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia and North America. Founded in 1949, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the production of high-quality snacks, particularly its renowned potato chips and cereal products. Calbee's commitment to innovation is evident in its unique offerings, such as the popular "Jagabee" and "Shrimp Chips," which combine traditional flavours with modern production techniques. The company has achieved significant market presence, becoming a household name in Japan and expanding its reach globally. With a focus on quality and sustainability, Calbee continues to set industry standards, making it a notable competitor in the snack food sector.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Calbee's score of 17 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Calbee's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Calbee reported total emissions of approximately 620 million kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions from the UK amounting to about 6.9 million kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2023 indicates a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions in the UK were approximately 7.1 million kg CO2e, and from 2021, which recorded about 7.5 million kg CO2e. Calbee's emissions are primarily classified under Scope 1 and 2, with no disclosed data for Scope 3 emissions. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no cascading targets from parent organizations. Overall, while Calbee has shown a trend of decreasing emissions in the UK over the past few years, it currently lacks formalised climate pledges or reduction targets.

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How Carbon Intensive is Calbee's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Calbee's primary industry is Food Product Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Calbee's Location?

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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 Calbee is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Calbee's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Calbee has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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