Gerber Sustainability Profile
Gerber Products Company, commonly known as Gerber, is a leading American brand headquartered in Fremont, Michigan. Founded in 1928, Gerber has established itself as a prominent player in the baby food and infant nutrition industry, offering a diverse range of products that cater to the nutritional needs of infants and toddlers. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Gerber's core offerings include pureed baby foods, snacks, and cereals, all designed to support healthy growth and development. The brand is renowned for its use of high-quality ingredients and rigorous safety standards, setting it apart in a competitive market. Over the decades, Gerber has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its iconic baby food jars and the expansion of its product line to include organic options. Today, Gerber remains a trusted name among parents, solidifying its position as a leader in the infant nutrition sector.
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As of the latest available data, Gerber Products Company, Inc. does not report specific carbon emissions figures. However, the company is a current subsidiary of Nestlé S.A., which provides a framework for its climate commitments and emissions data. Gerber's climate initiatives are aligned with those of its parent company, Nestlé S.A., which has set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. These targets are part of a broader commitment to sustainability and include initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, RE100, and Climate Action 100+. While specific reduction targets for Gerber are not detailed, the cascading commitments from Nestlé indicate a focus on significant emissions reductions across all scopes, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with efforts to address Scope 3 emissions as well. In summary, while Gerber does not provide its own emissions data, it is committed to the climate goals set forth by Nestlé S.A., reflecting a strong corporate responsibility towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability in the food industry.
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| 2003 | 2009 | 2010 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Gerber'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.
Gerber 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.
