Public Profile

Chieftain Wild Rice

Chieftain Wild Rice, a prominent name in the specialty grain industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across the Midwest. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality wild rice, renowned for its unique flavour and nutritional benefits. Chieftain Wild Rice offers a diverse range of products, including both traditional and organic wild rice varieties, setting itself apart through sustainable harvesting practices and a commitment to quality. The company has achieved notable recognition for its dedication to preserving the cultural heritage of wild rice, often referred to as "manoomin" by Indigenous communities. With a strong market position, Chieftain Wild Rice continues to be a trusted source for consumers seeking authentic, premium wild rice products.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Chieftain Wild Rice'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.

12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wholesale Trade 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Chieftain Wild Rice's score of 12 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chieftain Wild Rice's reported carbon emissions

Chieftain Wild Rice, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor do they have specified reduction targets or initiatives documented. Without specific emissions figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or sustainability efforts. However, the absence of data may indicate an opportunity for the company to enhance transparency regarding its carbon footprint and climate commitments. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Chieftain Wild Rice may benefit from establishing clear reduction targets and engaging in climate pledges to align with global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chieftain Wild Rice's primary industry is Wholesale trade and commission trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles (51), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Chieftain Wild Rice is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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.

Chieftain Wild Rice is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

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