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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Calbee's score of 14 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Calbee reported global carbon emissions of approximately 121,300,000 kg CO2e, which falls under Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This represents a reduction from 124,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has shown a consistent decrease in emissions over the years, with figures of about 133,700,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 156,700,000 kg CO2e in 2020. In the UK, Calbee's emissions for 2023 were approximately 6,900,000 kg CO2e, down from 7,100,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This trend indicates a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint in both global and regional contexts. Despite these reductions, Calbee has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability practices, although detailed strategies or commitments have not been specified.
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Calbee 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.