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Finlandia Cheese

Finlandia Cheese, a prominent player in the dairy industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1914, the company has established itself as a leader in premium cheese production, renowned for its rich flavours and high-quality ingredients. Finlandia Cheese offers a diverse range of products, including its signature Finnish-style cheeses, which are crafted using traditional methods that enhance their unique taste profiles. The brand is particularly celebrated for its creamy Havarti and robust Swiss cheeses, appealing to both culinary professionals and home cooks alike. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Finlandia Cheese has garnered a loyal customer base and achieved notable recognition in the gourmet cheese market, solidifying its position as a trusted name in cheese production.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Finlandia Cheese'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.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing 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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Finlandia Cheese's score of 3 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Finlandia Cheese's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Finlandia Cheese reported total emissions of approximately 94,330 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 0 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in direct emissions from previous years. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 148,590 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 21,450 kg CO2e, including mobile combustion emissions of about 6,370 kg CO2e. Finlandia Cheese has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company’s focus on minimising emissions aligns with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a growing trend among food producers to enhance sustainability practices. As Finlandia Cheese continues to evaluate its environmental impact, it remains essential for the organisation to establish clear climate commitments and reduction strategies moving forward.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Finlandia Cheese's primary industry is Dairy products, which is medium 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. Finlandia Cheese is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Finlandia Cheese 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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