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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Flowers Foods's score of 40 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Flowers Foods, headquartered in the US, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 136,266,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 128,187,850 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 146,473,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 132,846,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the past few years, the company has implemented significant reduction initiatives, aiming to decrease emissions by 20% per metric ton of product from a 2020 baseline by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Flowers Foods has consistently focused on improving its manufacturing emissions intensity, with a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 11% per metric ton of product from 2015 to 2020. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not reported on Scope 3 emissions. The commitment to reducing emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate responsibility, contributing to broader sustainability goals within the food production sector.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Flowers Foods is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.