Champion Petfoods, headquartered in Alberta, Canada, is a leading player in the premium pet food industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself as a pioneer in biologically appropriate pet nutrition, with a focus on using fresh, regional ingredients. Champion Petfoods is best known for its flagship brands, ORIJEN and ACANA, which offer a diverse range of dry and wet dog and cat foods. These products stand out due to their high protein content and unique recipes that reflect the natural diets of pets. With a strong market position, Champion Petfoods has garnered numerous awards for its dedication to sustainability and animal welfare, solidifying its reputation as a trusted choice among pet owners worldwide.
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Champion Petfoods, headquartered in Canada, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, and therefore, its climate commitments and initiatives are influenced by the broader sustainability goals set by its parent organisation. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific emissions figures from Champion Petfoods, it is important to note that the company aligns with the climate initiatives of Mars, Incorporated. This includes participation in various sustainability frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100, all of which are cascaded from Mars, Incorporated at a second-level relationship. Champion Petfoods is committed to addressing climate change through these initiatives, although specific targets or achievements have not been disclosed. The absence of emissions data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and accountability in their environmental impact efforts.
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| 2012 | 2015 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 800 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 1,100 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 12,200 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
Champion Petfoods's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Champion Petfoods 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.