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Johnsonville

Johnsonville, officially known as Johnsonville Sausage, LLC, is a leading player in the meat processing industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1945 in Johnsonville, Wisconsin, the company has grown significantly, becoming synonymous with high-quality sausages and a variety of meat products. With a strong presence across North America, Johnsonville is renowned for its unique offerings, including bratwurst, Italian sausage, and breakfast links, all crafted with a commitment to quality and flavour. The company’s dedication to using premium ingredients and traditional recipes has solidified its market position as a trusted brand among consumers. Notable achievements include being one of the largest sausage brands in the U.S., reflecting its significant impact on the meat industry and its ongoing innovation in product development.

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How does Johnsonville's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

14

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Johnsonville's score of 14 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Johnsonville's reported carbon emissions

Johnsonville, headquartered in the United States, currently does not have any publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. The company has made various climate commitments, although some have been removed or expired. Notably, Johnsonville had a near-term target that has since been classified as a commitment removed, indicating a shift in their climate strategy. As of July 2022, Johnsonville was committed to near-term climate targets, but these commitments have since been updated, with no current net-zero targets in place. The company operates within the food and beverage processing sector, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact. While specific emissions figures are not available, Johnsonville's ongoing efforts in climate action reflect a broader industry trend towards sustainability, even as they navigate the complexities of setting and maintaining reduction targets.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Johnsonville'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 Johnsonville is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Johnsonville is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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