Public Profile

Gorton's

Gorton's, officially known as Gorton's Seafood, is a prominent player in the seafood industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1849, the company has established itself as a leader in frozen seafood products, particularly known for its high-quality fish sticks, fillets, and shrimp. With a strong operational presence across North America, Gorton's has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in sustainable fishing practices and product development. The brand is recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering a range of products that cater to health-conscious consumers. Gorton's unique offerings, such as their signature "Gorton's Fisherman" line, have solidified its market position as a trusted name in seafood. With a focus on delivering delicious and convenient meal solutions, Gorton's continues to be a favourite among families seeking nutritious options.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Gorton's's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

3

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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Gorton's's score of 3 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gorton's's reported carbon emissions

Gorton's, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures, it is unclear what their absolute emissions are or the scope of these emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3). However, the company may be engaged in various climate commitments and initiatives typical within the industry context, focusing on sustainability and reducing environmental impact. As more information becomes available, it will be essential to monitor Gorton's progress in addressing climate change and their overall carbon footprint.

Industry emissions intensity

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

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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. Gorton's is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Gorton's is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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