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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 name in the food sector.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Products 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.

16

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.

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Heinz's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, The Kraft Heinz Company reported approximately 456,000 tonnes CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 399,000 tonnes CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. The company's Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling around 25.2 million tonnes CO2e. Over the years, Kraft Heinz has made notable progress in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from about 606,000 tonnes CO2e in 2020 to 456,000 tonnes CO2e in 2023. 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 baseline year. Additionally, Kraft Heinz is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions related to deforestation-linked commodities by 30.3% by 2030, with a no-deforestation target set for December 31, 2025. Long-term, the company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2021 as the baseline. These initiatives reflect Kraft Heinz's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector.

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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.

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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 medium, indicating medium 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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