Campbell Soup Company, commonly known as Campbell's, is a leading player in the food and beverage industry, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, USA. Founded in 1869, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of its iconic condensed soup in 1897. Campbell's operates primarily in North America, focusing on the production of soups, sauces, and snacks. Its core products, including the beloved Campbell's Soup, are distinguished by their quality ingredients and rich flavours, catering to diverse consumer preferences. With a strong market position, Campbell's has garnered numerous accolades for innovation and sustainability, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand. The company continues to adapt to changing consumer trends, ensuring its legacy in the food industry remains robust.
How does Campbell Soup'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.
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.
Campbell Soup's score of 71 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Campbell Soup Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 466,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) totalled around 64,000,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for approximately 4,969,000,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the substantial impact of their supply chain and product lifecycle. For 2023, the company reported slightly lower total emissions of about 6,066,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 446,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 195,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 6,066,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a consistent trend in emissions across the years. Campbell Soup has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 25% within the same timeframe. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Campbell's commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental footprint. The company has previously aimed to halve food waste by FY2030 compared to FY2017 levels, further demonstrating its dedication to responsible resource management.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 432,900,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 328,293,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 410,314,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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.
Campbell Soup is participating in some 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.