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Sugar Processing
US
updated 2 months ago

Impossible Foods Inc.

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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.

12

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.

7

Industry Benchmark

Impossible Foods Inc.'s score of 12 is lower than 58% 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 data, although specific figures for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were not disclosed. The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has signed the Climate Pledge, a commitment made on 26 August 2022, to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. While no specific reduction targets or achievements were provided, the company actively promotes its plant-based products as a more sustainable alternative to traditional meat, with a notable production emission factor of approximately 7.13 kg CO2e for Impossible Pork compared to animal pork. As of now, Impossible Foods has not inherited emissions data from any parent company, indicating that its climate commitments and performance are independently reported. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact through innovative food technology.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Impossible Foods Inc.'s primary industry is Sugar, which is high 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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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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