General Mills
General Mills, Inc., a leading global food company headquartered in the United States, has been a cornerstone of the food industry since its founding in 1866. With a strong presence in North America and significant operations in Europe and Asia, General Mills is renowned for its diverse portfolio that includes cereals, snacks, and frozen foods. The company is best known for iconic brands such as Cheerios, Betty Crocker, and Haagen-Dazs, each distinguished by quality and innovation. Over the years, General Mills has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of healthier product lines and sustainable sourcing initiatives. As a market leader, General Mills continues to shape consumer preferences and trends, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the food sector.
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General Mills's score of 73 is higher than 87% 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 Mills's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, General Mills reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15,403,400,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 308,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 11,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 15,084,400,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. General Mills has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. By 2050, the company aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain. In the near term, General Mills has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% over the same timeframe. In recent years, General Mills has made notable progress, achieving a 12% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to the previous year and a 51% reduction compared to its 2020 baseline. This commitment to sustainability is further reinforced by its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets, which align with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, General Mills's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing emissions across all scopes, demonstrating its leadership in the food and beverage sector in addressing climate change.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 280,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 793,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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General Mills is participating in some 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.
