Public Profile

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

4

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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Johnsonville's score of 4 is lower than 80% 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 disclosed specific carbon emissions figures in kg CO2e. However, the company is actively engaged in climate commitments within the food and beverage processing sector in the United States. Johnsonville has made a near-term commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been publicly outlined. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target, indicating that while they are taking steps towards sustainability, they have not set a definitive long-term emissions reduction goal. In summary, while Johnsonville has not provided specific emissions data or detailed reduction targets, their commitment to addressing climate change reflects a growing awareness and responsibility within the industry. Further transparency regarding their emissions and specific initiatives would enhance their climate strategy.

Industry emissions intensity

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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. Johnsonville is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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