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Kellanova

Kellanova, formerly known as Kellogg Company, is a prominent player in the global food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on producing a diverse range of snacks, cereals, and plant-based foods. With major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Kellanova has established itself as a leader in the market. The company’s core products include well-known brands such as Pringles, Cheez-It, and Special K, each distinguished by their quality and innovation. Kellanova's commitment to sustainability and health-conscious offerings has garnered recognition, positioning it favourably among consumers. As a testament to its market strength, Kellanova continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a trusted name in the food sector.

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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Cereal Grains 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Kellanova's score of 47 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kellanova's reported carbon emissions

Kellanova, headquartered in the US, has set ambitious climate commitments to address its carbon emissions. As of 2022, the company reported significant emissions, including approximately 264,782,400 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and about 210,350,820 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. Kellanova is committed to reducing its total absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% from a 2015 baseline by the year 2050. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. In the near term, Kellanova aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 66.5% and Scope 3 emissions by 37.5% by 2030, also from a 2015 baseline. The company has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 20% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to keep global warming well below 2°C. Kellanova's long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company also pledges to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kellanova's primary industry is Cereal grains nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Kellanova is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kellanova is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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