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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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.
As of the latest available data, Johnsonville LLC has not disclosed any specific carbon emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company, headquartered in the United States, operates within the Food and Beverage Processing sector. Johnsonville has made commitments towards climate action, although some of these commitments have been removed or expired. Notably, they had a near-term target status that was marked as "Committed" as of July 2022, but this commitment has since been removed. Additionally, there are no current long-term targets or net-zero commitments in place. The absence of specific emissions data highlights a gap in transparency regarding their carbon footprint. However, Johnsonville's ongoing efforts in sustainability and climate initiatives remain a focus, even as they navigate the complexities of setting and maintaining reduction targets.
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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.