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Meat and Poultry
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Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc., a prominent player in the food industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a leader in the breakfast segment, particularly known for its high-quality sausage products and convenient meal solutions. With a strong presence across major operational regions in North America, Jimmy Dean Foods offers a diverse range of products, including breakfast sandwiches, skillets, and frozen breakfast items. The brand is celebrated for its commitment to quality and flavour, utilising premium ingredients that cater to the evolving tastes of consumers. Over the years, Jimmy Dean has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its product line and enhancing its market position as a go-to choice for busy families seeking delicious and satisfying breakfast options.

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How does Jimmy Dean 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.

14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Meat and Poultry 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc.'s score of 14 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Tyson Foods, Inc.

Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc., and any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from this parent organisation. As part of its climate strategy, Tyson Foods, Inc. has set various reduction targets and initiatives, which may influence Jimmy Dean Foods' commitments. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Jimmy Dean Foods are not detailed in the available information. The company does not appear to have publicly committed to any specific climate pledges or initiatives at this time. In summary, while Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc. is part of a larger corporate family with potential climate commitments, there is currently no specific emissions data or reduction targets available for the company itself.

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20152016201720182019202020212022
Scope 1
3,090,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,650,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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-

How Carbon Intensive is Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc.'s primary industry is Meat and Poultry , which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 96% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2019
Purchased Goods and Services
96%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Investments
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Jimmy Dean Foods, Inc. 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.

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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