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Heinz

Heinz, officially known as H.J. Heinz Company, is a leading player in the global food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1869, the company has established itself as a household name, particularly renowned for its iconic ketchup and a diverse range of sauces, condiments, and meals. With significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, Heinz has consistently delivered quality products that resonate with consumers. The brand's commitment to innovation and sustainability has led to notable achievements, including its position as one of the top condiment brands worldwide. Heinz's unique recipes and dedication to using high-quality ingredients set it apart in a competitive market, making it a trusted choice for families and chefs alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Heinz'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.

45

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Heinz's score of 45 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Heinz's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, The Kraft Heinz Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 25,187,618,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 455,972,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 399,330,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, around 24,331,316,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Kraft Heinz 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 50% and Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, they are committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions related to forestry, agriculture, land use, and other goods (FLAG) by 30.3% by 2030, with a no-deforestation pledge for key commodities by the end of 2025. Long-term, Kraft Heinz aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, with specific targets for FLAG emissions set at a 72% reduction by the same year. These commitments reflect the company's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector.

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Scope 1
595,918,000
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Scope 2
713,955,000
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Scope 3
23,277,493,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Heinz'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. Heinz is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Heinz is committed to some 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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