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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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85

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 Mills's score of 85 is higher 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 Mills's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, General Mills reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12,779,400,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 307,700,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,600,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 12,461,100,000 kg CO2e. This marked a reduction from 2023, where total emissions were about 19,467,100,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 335,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 20,700,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 19,110,800,000 kg CO2e. General Mills has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and total Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, they reported a 12% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to the previous year and a 51% reduction compared to their 2020 baseline. These commitments reflect General Mills's proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for sustainability. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. General Mills'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 Mills is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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