Public Profile

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.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Finlandia Cheese's score of 7 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, a significant reduction from 2022, when emissions were about 148,590 kg CO2e. This decrease reflects a commitment to improving operational efficiency and reducing carbon footprints. In terms of specific emissions scopes, Finlandia Cheese's Scope 1 emissions for 2023 were recorded at 0 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion contributing approximately 5,260 kg CO2e. This marks a notable shift from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions totalled about 21,450 kg CO2e. Despite these achievements, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Finlandia Cheese. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices within the dairy industry, aiming to further minimise its environmental impact.

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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.

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