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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kellanova'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.

31

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.

2

Industry Benchmark

Kellanova's score of 31 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

In 2022, Kellanova reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,365,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 497,203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 368,564,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,013,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Kellanova's near-term targets include a 66.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2015 baseline, alongside a 37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions related to deforestation-linked commodities by 45.45% by 2030, with a no-deforestation target set for December 31, 2025. For the long term, Kellanova aims to achieve a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2015 as the baseline year. These targets reflect Kellanova's commitment to sustainable practices and its alignment with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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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 very 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. Kellanova 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.

Kellanova 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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