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Foremost Farms

Foremost Farms USA, a leading dairy cooperative headquartered in the United States, has been a cornerstone of the dairy industry since its founding in 1994. With major operational regions across the Midwest, the cooperative focuses on producing high-quality dairy products, including cheese, butter, and milk powders. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Foremost Farms stands out with its unique offerings that cater to both domestic and international markets. The cooperative has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its processing facilities and the introduction of value-added products. As a prominent player in the dairy sector, Foremost Farms USA is dedicated to supporting its farmer-members while delivering exceptional products that meet the evolving needs of consumers.

DitchCarbon Score

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Foremost Farms's score of 17 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Foremost Farms's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Foremost Farms reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,600,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 198,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 132,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 6,270,000 kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, the largest contributor was purchased goods and services, accounting for about 2,494,000 kg CO2e. Foremost Farms is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, with a focus on near-term targets. While specific reduction targets have not been disclosed, the company has made a commitment to climate action as part of its operational strategy in the food and beverage processing sector. The organisation is actively working towards enhancing sustainability practices, although it has not yet set a net-zero target. Overall, Foremost Farms is taking steps to address its carbon emissions and contribute to climate commitments, reflecting a growing awareness and responsibility within the industry.

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2022
Scope 1
198,000
Scope 2
132,000
Scope 3
6,270,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Foremost Farms's primary industry is Food products nec, 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. Foremost Farms is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Foremost Farms is committed to some 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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