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Poultry Processing
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Gemstone Foods LLC Sustainability Profile

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Gemstone Foods LLC, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the food industry, specialising in the production and distribution of high-quality poultry products. Founded in 2018, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in the market, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative processing techniques. With operations spanning key regions across the US, Gemstone Foods offers a diverse range of products, including fresh and frozen chicken, which are renowned for their superior quality and taste. The company’s commitment to animal welfare and environmental sustainability sets it apart from competitors, ensuring that customers receive not only delicious but also responsibly sourced food options. Gemstone Foods has achieved significant milestones in a short period, positioning itself as a trusted brand in the poultry sector, dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of consumers and retailers alike.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Poultry 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Gemstone Foods LLC's score of 23 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gemstone Foods LLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Gemstone Foods LLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 792,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 40,485,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 403,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (with 27,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased electricity), and 9,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 757,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 28,554,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 394,000 kg CO2e (30,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity), and Scope 3 emissions at 708,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 552,000 kg CO2e, comprising 27,209,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 387,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (22,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity), and 503,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these emissions figures, Gemstone Foods LLC has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The data presented is not cascaded from any parent organisation, reflecting the company's independent reporting status.

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202220232024
Scope 1
27,209,000
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Scope 2
387,000
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Scope 3
503,000
000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Gemstone Foods LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gemstone Foods LLC's primary industry is Products of meat poultry, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Gemstone Foods LLC's Location?

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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 Gemstone Foods LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Gemstone Foods LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Gemstone Foods LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 19% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Business Travel
100%

Gemstone Foods LLC's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Gemstone Foods LLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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