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H.J. Heinz Company, L.P. Sustainability Profile

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The H.J. Heinz Company, L.P., commonly known as Heinz, is a leading player in the global food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1869, Heinz has established itself as a household name, particularly renowned for its iconic ketchup and a diverse range of sauces, condiments, and prepared foods. With a strong operational presence across North America and various international markets, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its merger with Kraft Foods in 2015, creating one of the largest food and beverage companies worldwide. Heinz's core products, such as its signature tomato ketchup, are distinguished by their quality and flavour, making them staples in kitchens around the globe. The brand's commitment to innovation and sustainability has further solidified its market position, earning it numerous accolades and a loyal customer base. As a pioneer in the food sector, Heinz continues to shape culinary experiences while maintaining its legacy of excellence.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pre-Prepared Foods 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

H.J. Heinz Company, L.P.'s score of 52 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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H.J. Heinz Company, L.P.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Kraft Heinz Company

The H.J. Heinz Company, L.P., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of The Kraft Heinz Company, any climate commitments or emissions data would be inherited from its parent organisation. The Kraft Heinz Company has established various climate initiatives, including Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for H.J. Heinz Company, L.P. are not detailed in the available information. As part of its corporate family, H.J. Heinz Company, L.P. aligns with the broader sustainability goals set by The Kraft Heinz Company, which includes commitments to reduce emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories. The absence of specific emissions data or reduction targets for H.J. Heinz suggests a need for further transparency and reporting in line with industry standards. In summary, while H.J. Heinz Company, L.P. is part of a larger organisation with climate commitments, specific emissions data and reduction initiatives for the subsidiary remain unspecified.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
595,918,000
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Scope 2
713,955,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
23,277,493,000
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00,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is H.J. Heinz Company, L.P.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. H.J. Heinz Company, L.P.'s primary industry is Pre-Prepared Foods, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is H.J. Heinz Company, L.P.'s Location?

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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 H.J. Heinz Company, L.P. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

H.J. Heinz Company, L.P.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

H.J. Heinz Company, L.P.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 8% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
69%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
5%
Use of Sold Products
4%
Capital Goods
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Upstream Leased Assets
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

H.J. Heinz Company, L.P.'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.

H.J. Heinz Company, L.P. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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