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Food Product Manufacturing
US
updated 5 days ago

Jm Smucker

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The J.M. Smucker Company, commonly known as Smucker's, is a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, USA. Founded in 1897, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the acquisition of notable brands like Jif and Folgers, which have solidified its market position. Specialising in a diverse range of products, J.M. Smucker offers everything from fruit spreads and peanut butter to coffee and pet food. Their commitment to quality and innovation sets them apart, ensuring that their offerings resonate with consumers. With a strong presence across North America, J.M. Smucker continues to achieve notable success, making it a trusted name in households and a leader in the industry.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Jm Smucker's score of 33 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jm Smucker's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, J.M. Smucker Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,553,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 153,968,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,398,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 5,539,274,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 312,932,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, J.M. Smucker targets a 22% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of sold product over the same period. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. In terms of past achievements, J.M. Smucker has reported a 12.9% reduction in Scope 2 emissions intensity under the market-based method from 2014 to 2020, surpassing their initial goal of 10%. The company is also working towards a 5% reduction in energy intensity at company-owned facilities by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. Overall, J.M. Smucker's climate strategy reflects a commitment to significant emissions reductions across all scopes, with a focus on both operational efficiency and supply chain impacts.

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Scope 2
211,436,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jm Smucker's primary industry is Food products nec, 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 Jm Smucker 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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