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Food Product Manufacturing
US
updated 6 months ago

General Foods Corp.

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General Foods Corporation, commonly referred to as General Foods, is a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in the early 20th century, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of a diverse range of consumer products, including breakfast cereals, snacks, and frozen foods. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in international markets, General Foods is renowned for its innovative offerings, such as instant coffee and ready-to-eat meals. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous product launches that have set industry standards. General Foods is recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability, positioning itself as a trusted brand among consumers. Its dedication to research and development has led to notable achievements, solidifying its market position as a go-to choice for families seeking convenience without compromising on taste.

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77

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

General Foods Corp.'s score of 77 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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General Foods Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Mondelez International, Inc.

General Foods Corp., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a merged entity and inherits its climate commitments and emissions data from its parent organisation, Mondelez International, Inc. As part of its climate strategy, Mondelez International has set various reduction targets, which are cascaded to General Foods Corp. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for General Foods Corp. are not detailed in the available information. The company is involved in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both sourced from Mondelez International, indicating a commitment to addressing climate change. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, General Foods Corp. is aligned with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a broader commitment to sustainability within the food sector.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
873,000,000
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Scope 2
848,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
32,864,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. General Foods Corp.'s primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 General Foods Corp. 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.

General Foods Corp. 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
Reduction Actions

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