Empire

Empire's reported carbon emissions

Empire's carbon emissions data reveals significant efforts towards climate action within the food products industry. For the fiscal year 2022, the company reported a total of approximately 24.5 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 400.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 232.4 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to nearly 23.9 billion kg CO2e. The primary driver of these Scope 3 emissions is purchased goods and services, totalling about 18.5 billion kg CO2e, followed by the use of sold products at approximately 4.2 billion kg CO2e. In fiscal year 2021, Empire's total emissions were approximately 26.0 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 360.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 263.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at nearly 25.3 billion kg CO2e. Empire has established ambitious climate commitments. The company is committed to a near-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline year. Additionally, Empire aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 28% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company has committed that by 2027, 64% of its suppliers, contributing to purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets. Empire also has a long-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, from a 2019 base year. These targets are aligned with keeping global warming to 1.5°C.