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Financial Intermediation
US
updated 5 months ago

Foster Farms

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Foster Farms, a prominent name in the poultry industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across California, Oregon, and Washington. Founded in 1939, the company has established itself as a leader in providing high-quality chicken and turkey products, renowned for their commitment to sustainable farming practices and animal welfare. Foster Farms offers a diverse range of products, including fresh and frozen poultry, ready-to-cook meals, and value-added items. Their unique approach to sourcing and processing ensures that customers receive products that are not only delicious but also responsibly produced. With a strong market position, Foster Farms has achieved notable milestones, including innovations in product development and a dedication to community engagement, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the poultry sector.

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How does Foster Farms'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Foster Farms's score of 25 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Foster Farms's reported carbon emissions

Foster Farms, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company has not outlined any formal reduction targets or commitments through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As of now, Foster Farms has not inherited any emissions data from a parent company, nor does it have any documented climate initiatives or reduction strategies. This lack of publicly available information highlights a potential area for improvement in transparency regarding their carbon footprint and climate commitments. In the context of the poultry industry, companies are increasingly expected to disclose emissions data and set ambitious reduction targets to align with global climate goals. Foster Farms may benefit from adopting such practices to enhance its sustainability profile and meet stakeholder expectations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Foster Farms's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low 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. This request for Foster Farms is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Foster Farms 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.

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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