Del Monte Foods
Del Monte Foods, a prominent player in the food industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 1886, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and marketing of high-quality canned, fresh, and frozen fruits and vegetables. Del Monte is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering a diverse range of products that cater to health-conscious consumers. With a strong market position, Del Monte Foods has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its signature Del Monte brand, which is synonymous with freshness and flavour. The company’s core offerings, such as its fruit cups, vegetable products, and snacks, are distinguished by their convenience and nutritional value, making them a staple in households. Del Monte continues to thrive in a competitive landscape, driven by its dedication to sustainability and customer satisfaction.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Del Monte Foods's score of 28 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Del Monte Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Del Monte Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,885,486,000 kg CO2e, comprising 55,237,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,914,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,803,335,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in its supply chain. Del Monte Foods has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. For emissions related to deforestation-linked commodities, Del Monte commits to a 30.3% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG emissions by FY2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, again using FY2021 as the reference year. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Del Monte's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 77,190,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 49,490,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Del Monte Foods is committed to some 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.
