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Pork Processing
US
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Hillshire Brands Company Sustainability Profile

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Hillshire Brands Company, a prominent player in the food industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2012, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality meat products, including sausages, deli meats, and other protein-based offerings. With a strong operational presence across North America, Hillshire Brands is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s core products, such as its signature Hillshire Farm sausages and Jimmy Dean breakfast items, are distinguished by their rich flavours and premium ingredients. Hillshire Brands has achieved notable market recognition, consistently ranking among the top brands in the meat sector. With a focus on sustainability and consumer satisfaction, Hillshire Brands continues to shape the future of the food industry while maintaining its reputation for excellence.

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How does Hillshire Brands Company'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.

12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pork Processing 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Hillshire Brands Company's score of 12 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hillshire Brands Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Tyson Foods, Inc.

Hillshire Brands Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc., any emissions data or climate commitments may be inherited from its parent company. Hillshire Brands has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction commitments suggests that the company may still be in the process of developing its climate strategy. As part of the broader industry context, Tyson Foods, Inc. has made commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, which may influence Hillshire Brands' future climate actions. However, without specific data or targets from Hillshire Brands itself, it is challenging to provide a comprehensive overview of its carbon emissions and climate commitments.

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20152016201720182019202020212022
Scope 1
3,090,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,650,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Hillshire Brands Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hillshire Brands Company's primary industry is Pork Processing, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hillshire Brands Company'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 Hillshire Brands Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hillshire Brands Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 96% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2019
Purchased Goods and Services
96%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Investments
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Hillshire Brands Company'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.

Hillshire Brands Company 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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