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.
+67 vs industry average
General Mills’s score of 84 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
General Mills's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, General Mills reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15.1 billion kg CO2e, comprising 340 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 14.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Notably, General Mills has achieved a 12% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to the previous year and a significant 51% reduction from its 2020 baseline. The company has also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect General Mills's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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General Mills’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2015
20% reduction in Scope 1
Target: Reduce GHG emissions rate by 20 percent by 2015 (2005 baseline).
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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