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Impossible Foods Inc.

Impossible Foods Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a pioneering company in the plant-based food industry, renowned for its innovative approach to creating meat alternatives. Founded in 2011, the company has made significant strides in developing products that replicate the taste and texture of animal meat, with a focus on sustainability and environmental impact. The company’s flagship product, the Impossible Burger, has garnered widespread acclaim for its unique formulation, which uses ingredients like soy protein and heme to deliver a meat-like experience. Impossible Foods has established a strong market position, partnering with numerous restaurants and retailers across major operational regions, including North America and parts of Asia. With a commitment to reducing the ecological footprint of food production, Impossible Foods continues to lead the charge in transforming the global food landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Impossible Foods Inc.'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.

17

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

Impossible Foods Inc.'s score of 17 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Impossible Foods Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Impossible Foods Inc. reported significant emissions related to its production processes, with a notable impact of approximately 7.13 kg CO2e per kg of Impossible Pork compared to traditional animal pork. While specific total emissions data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 are not disclosed, the company is actively engaged in climate commitments, having signed the Amazon Climate Pledge on 26 August 2022. This pledge underscores their dedication to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability within the food industry. As a leader in plant-based alternatives, Impossible Foods is positioned to contribute to climate action, although detailed reduction targets have not been specified. The company's headquarters is located in the US, where it continues to innovate in the realm of sustainable food production.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Impossible Foods Inc.'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. This request for Impossible Foods Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Impossible Foods Inc. is participating in some 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.

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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