Jm Smucker

In 2023, The J.M. Smucker Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5.6 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes 153,968,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,398,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 5,539,274,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Smucker aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 22% per unit of sold product over the same timeframe.

The company has previously achieved a 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2020, compared to 2014 levels. Furthermore, Smucker has signed virtual power purchase agreements to significantly reduce GHG emissions, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable practices.

These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines, ensuring that their targets contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The J.M. Smucker Company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability efforts while addressing the challenges of climate change.