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Freshpet

Freshpet, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a pioneering force in the pet food industry, specialising in fresh, refrigerated pet food products. Founded in 2006, the company has made significant strides in promoting healthier diets for pets, offering a range of unique, natural recipes that are free from preservatives and artificial ingredients. With a commitment to quality, Freshpet's core offerings include fresh dog and cat food, which are crafted from real meat and vegetables, setting them apart in a market often dominated by dry kibble. The company has established a strong market position, becoming a trusted choice for pet owners seeking nutritious options. Notable achievements include rapid growth and expansion into major retail chains across North America, reflecting its dedication to enhancing pet health and wellbeing.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Freshpet'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 Meat 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

Freshpet's score of 22 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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Freshpet's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Freshpet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,800,000 kg CO2e, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, where emissions were about 24,000,000 kg CO2e, and from 2021, which recorded approximately 20,100,000 kg CO2e. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2025. This commitment will be realised through a combination of source reduction strategies and carbon offsets. Freshpet's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 is reported at about 468,800 kg CO2e per short ton of production volume, indicating a significant focus on reducing the carbon footprint associated with their operations. The company is actively working towards these climate commitments, aiming to align with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Freshpet's primary industry is Animal products nec, which is high 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 Freshpet is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Freshpet 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
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