Public Profile

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.

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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.

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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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Impossible Foods Inc.'s score of 17 is higher than 95% 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, specifically highlighting that their Impossible Pork product generates approximately 7.13 kg CO2e per kg when 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. Impossible Foods has signed the Amazon Climate Pledge as of August 26, 2022, demonstrating its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change. Although there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives detailed, the company's focus on plant-based alternatives aims to mitigate the environmental impact associated with traditional meat production. As a leader in the alternative protein sector, Impossible Foods is positioned to contribute to broader industry efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices.

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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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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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