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updated 3 months ago

Johnsonville Sustainability Profile

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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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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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Johnsonville's score of 14 is lower than 57% 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

As of the latest available data, Johnsonville LLC has not reported any specific carbon emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company has not set any near-term or long-term reduction targets, nor have they committed to a net-zero goal. Their previous commitments have been removed or expired, indicating a lack of current formal climate targets. Johnsonville operates within the Food and Beverage Processing sector in the United States. While they have not disclosed emissions data or specific reduction initiatives, the absence of commitments suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies. The company’s climate-related initiatives are currently not aligned with industry standards for emissions reduction, such as those set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Johnsonville's current climate commitments appear limited, and further transparency regarding their emissions and sustainability efforts would be beneficial for stakeholders and the environment.

How Carbon Intensive is Johnsonville's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Johnsonville's primary industry is Food Product Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Johnsonville's Location?

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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.

Johnsonville's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Johnsonville has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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