Hostess Brands, LLC
Hostess Brands, LLC, a prominent player in the snack food industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1919, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and resilience, particularly known for its iconic products such as Twinkies, HoHos, and Ding Dongs. With a strong operational presence across North America, Hostess has established itself as a leader in the baked goods sector. The company focuses on producing a diverse range of sweet snacks, characterised by their unique flavours and convenient packaging. Hostess Brands has achieved significant market recognition, consistently ranking among the top snack manufacturers in the country. Its commitment to quality and consumer satisfaction has solidified its position as a beloved brand, making it a staple in households across the nation.
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Hostess Brands, LLC's score of 37 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Hostess Brands, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of The J. M. Smucker Company, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, Hostess Brands inherits reduction initiatives and targets from The J. M. Smucker Company, which operates under various industry-standard frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Hostess Brands are not detailed in the available data. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, Hostess Brands is committed to aligning with broader corporate sustainability goals set by its parent company. This includes a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, although specific metrics or timelines are not disclosed. In summary, while Hostess Brands, LLC does not present its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate structure that prioritises climate action through inherited commitments from The J. M. Smucker Company.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 159,215,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 211,436,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Hostess Brands, LLC is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
