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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Impossible Foods Inc.'s score of 17 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Impossible Foods Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Impossible Foods Inc. reported significant emissions data, although specific figures for total emissions were not disclosed. The company focuses on reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in the meat and edible meat offal category, where it claims a production emission factor of approximately 7.13 kg CO2e per kg of Impossible Pork compared to traditional animal pork. While no specific reduction targets have been outlined, Impossible Foods has committed to the Amazon Climate Pledge, which they signed on 26 August 2022. This commitment reflects their dedication to addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. As a leader in the plant-based food industry, Impossible Foods is positioned to contribute to a more sustainable food system, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts.
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Impossible Foods Inc. is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
