Public Profile

Hilmar Cheese Company

Hilmar Cheese Company, a leading name in the dairy industry, is headquartered in Hilmar, California, with significant operations across the United States. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a premier producer of high-quality cheese and whey products, serving both domestic and international markets. Renowned for its innovative approach, Hilmar Cheese Company offers a diverse range of products, including natural cheese, processed cheese, and whey protein, all crafted with a commitment to quality and sustainability. The company’s state-of-the-art facilities and dedication to excellence have positioned it as a key player in the cheese manufacturing sector. With a focus on customer satisfaction and product integrity, Hilmar Cheese Company continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in the dairy market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hilmar Cheese 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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Hilmar Cheese Company's score of 7 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hilmar Cheese Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hilmar Cheese Company reported a significant reduction in its carbon emissions, achieving approximately 991,386 kg CO2e. This marks a continued downward trend from previous years, with emissions decreasing from about 1,028,223 kg CO2e in 2022, 1,086,498 kg CO2e in 2021, and 1,100,740 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in the available data. The emissions data primarily reflects Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the company. Hilmar Cheese Company has not specified any Scope 3 emissions data or reduction targets, indicating a potential area for future focus. Overall, Hilmar Cheese Company's ongoing efforts to lower its carbon emissions align with industry standards for climate action, showcasing a proactive approach to sustainability in the dairy sector.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hilmar Cheese Company's primary industry is Sugar, 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. Hilmar Cheese Company is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hilmar Cheese Company is not committed to any 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.

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