Heinz
The H.J. Heinz Company, commonly known as Heinz, is a leading global food manufacturer headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 1869, Heinz has become synonymous with quality condiments and sauces, particularly its iconic tomato ketchup, which has garnered a loyal following worldwide. Operating primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia, Heinz is a key player in the food and beverage industry, focusing on the production of sauces, meals, snacks, and baby food. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, consistently introducing new products that cater to evolving consumer tastes. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Heinz has solidified its market position as a trusted brand, celebrated for its unique recipes and high-quality ingredients. The Kraft Heinz Company, formed through a merger in 2015, further enhances its global reach and operational capabilities, making Heinz a formidable force in the competitive food sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Heinz's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Heinz's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, The Kraft Heinz Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 25.2 million tonnes CO2e across its value chain. This includes about 456,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 399,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and around 25 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of activities including purchased goods and services, transportation, and waste management. Kraft Heinz has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Notably, Kraft Heinz has committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions related to forestry, agriculture, and land use (FLAG) by 30.3% by 2030, with a goal of no deforestation in its primary commodities by the end of 2025. Long-term, Kraft Heinz targets a 90% reduction in total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2021 as the baseline. These commitments reflect the company's dedication to sustainability and its alignment with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 595,918,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 713,955,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 23,277,493,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
