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Established in 1897 by Jerome M. Smucker, The J.M. Smucker Co., widely known as Smucker's, is a leading American food products manufacturer. Headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, US, this prominent enterprise specialises in consumer foods, coffee, and pet food, enriching lives with beloved brands for over a century.
Smucker's holds a significant market position within the competitive food and beverage industry, offering an extensive portfolio of iconic products. From its signature fruit spreads and Jif peanut butter to Folgers coffee and popular pet food brands like Milk-Bone and Meow Mix, the company consistently delivers quality consumer packaged goods that families and pets trust.
37
DitchCarbon score
+20 vs industry average
Jm Smucker’s score of 37 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Jm Smucker's reported carbon emissions
Jm Smucker, a US-based food products company, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 5.57 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This includes about 165.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 629,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based) emissions, and approximately 5.41 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to their Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were purchased goods and services at approximately 4.29 billion kg CO2e and end-of-life treatment of sold products at approximately 437.5 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, Jm Smucker's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 203.4 million kg CO2e in 2023, 223.1 million kg CO2e in 2022, and 202.9 million kg CO2e in 2021. In 2019, the company reported a total of approximately 7.41 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 171.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions around 168.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions approximately 7.06 billion kg CO2e.
Jm Smucker has set several climate commitments. The company has Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, they commit to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions by 22% per unit of sold product over the same target period. These targets are classified as "Well-below 2°C" by SBTi.
Beyond SBTi, Jm Smucker has committed to reducing energy intensity at its company-owned facilities by 5% by 2025, using a 2019 base year for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Previously, they also aimed for a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 2020, against a 2014 baseline. The company reported achieving a 12.9% reduction in Scope 2 market-based GHG emissions intensity by 2020 against their 10% goal. The J.M. Smucker Company has also signed a virtual power purchase agreement to significantly reduce GHG emissions between 2023 and 2025.
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Jm Smucker’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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