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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In 2023, J.M. Smucker reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,593,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 154,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,398,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 158,964,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 5,539,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. J.M. Smucker has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company 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 classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. The company has also implemented various reduction initiatives, including a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 10% by 2020 compared to 2014 levels for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, J.M. Smucker has signed virtual power purchase agreements to significantly reduce emissions, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility.
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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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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