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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.

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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 497,203,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 368,564,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 6,202,900,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 66.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. Additionally, Kellanova aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 37.5% within the same timeframe. Kellanova's long-term goal is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2015 baseline. The company is also focused on eliminating deforestation linked to its primary commodities by the end of 2025. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Kellanova's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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