Flowers Foods
Flowers Foods, Inc., a prominent player in the baked goods industry, is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1919, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and distribution of fresh bread, rolls, and snack cakes across the United States. With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Nature's Own, Wonder, and Dave's Killer Bread, Flowers Foods is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company operates in key regions including the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southwest, ensuring a robust supply chain and extensive market reach. Notable achievements include its consistent ranking among the top bakery companies in the US, driven by a focus on sustainability and customer satisfaction. Flowers Foods continues to thrive by delivering unique products that cater to evolving consumer preferences, solidifying its position in the competitive baked goods market.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Flowers Foods's score of 25 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Flowers Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Flowers Foods reported a total of approximately 279,319,000 kg CO2e in carbon emissions, comprising 146,473,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 132,846,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's commitment to improving its environmental performance. Over the years, Flowers Foods has demonstrated a consistent effort to lower its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2022, the company emitted about 291,313,000 kg CO2e, with 157,885,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 133,428,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a downward trend in emissions, showcasing the effectiveness of their sustainability initiatives. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Flowers Foods continues to focus on reducing its emissions through various operational improvements. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Overall, Flowers Foods is actively working towards enhancing its climate commitments, aiming for a more sustainable future while maintaining its position in the food industry.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 190,807,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 327,999,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Flowers Foods 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.
