Idahoan Foods, commonly known as Idahoan, is a leading player in the food industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1960, the company has carved a niche in the production of premium dehydrated potato products, primarily serving the retail and foodservice sectors. With a strong operational presence across North America, Idahoan is renowned for its innovative offerings, including instant mashed potatoes and potato flakes, which stand out for their quality and convenience. Over the years, Idahoan has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of various product lines that cater to diverse consumer preferences. The brand's commitment to using high-quality Idaho potatoes has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name among consumers and chefs alike. With a focus on sustainability and excellence, Idahoan continues to lead the way in the potato product market.
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In 2023, Idahoan Foods, LLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 5,530,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 20,000,000 kg CO2e), and employee commute (around 30,000,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded 4,400,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 1,730,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 6,570,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2023, while Scope 3 emissions also saw a decrease. Idahoan Foods has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from Idahoan Foods, LLC, which is a current subsidiary, and no specific climate pledges or SBTi targets have been reported. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, adhering to industry standards for transparency and accountability.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,918,972,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,425,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Idahoan's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and decreased by approximately 16% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 50% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 27% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Idahoan 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.
