CJ America
CJ America, a subsidiary of the South Korean conglomerate CJ Group, is headquartered in Idaho and operates extensively across North America. Founded in the early 2000s, the company has established itself as a leader in the food and logistics industries, focusing on the production and distribution of high-quality food products, including frozen and processed foods. With a commitment to innovation, CJ America offers unique offerings such as its signature Korean cuisine and a diverse range of frozen meals that cater to evolving consumer tastes. The company has achieved significant market presence, recognised for its dedication to quality and sustainability. As a key player in the food sector, CJ America continues to expand its operational footprint, driving growth and setting industry standards.
DitchCarbon Score
How does CJ America'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
CJ America's score of 0 is lower than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
CJ America's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, CJ America reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 380,898 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 13,620,462 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents an increase from 2022, where emissions totalled about 10,788,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 341,322 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 10,449,102 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a rise in emissions over the past three years, with 2021 emissions recorded at about 7,900,000 kg CO2e. CJ America has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, focusing on transparency in its environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 314,422 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,587,960 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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CJ America 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.
