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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Jm Smucker's score of 49 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, J.M. Smucker reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,639,274,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 153,968,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,398,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 5,539,274,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses emissions from the entire value chain, including purchased goods and services. 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 align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to well below 2°C. In terms of past achievements, J.M. Smucker successfully reduced its GHG emissions intensity by approximately 12.9% under the Scope 2 market-based method from 2014 to 2020, surpassing its initial goal of 10%. The company has also committed to reducing energy intensity at its facilities by 5% by 2025 from a 2019 base year. Overall, J.M. Smucker's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to managing carbon emissions and contributing to sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector.
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2009 | 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 159,215,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 211,436,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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