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Kellanova, formerly known as Kellogg Company, is a prominent player in the cereal grains industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on a diverse range of products that cater to health-conscious consumers. Kellanova operates primarily in North America and Europe, offering a variety of cereals, snacks, and plant-based foods.
The company is renowned for its innovative approach to product development, with core offerings that include well-loved brands such as Special K and Rice Krispies. Kellanova's commitment to sustainability and nutrition sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position and a legacy of quality, Kellanova continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the cereal grains sector.
+42 vs industry average
Kellanova’s score of 56 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cereal Grains is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Cereal Grains industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kellanova, a US-based company in the cereal grains industry, reported Scope 1 emissions of 347,232,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 101,288,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 5,842,781,000 kg CO2e for 2024.
Kellanova has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. For near-term, Kellanova commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 66.5% by 2030 from a 2015 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 37.5% within the same timeframe. Additionally, Kellanova commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 45.45% by 2030 from a 2015 base year and to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. For the long-term, Kellanova commits to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2015 base year. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72% by 2050 from a 2015 base year.
The company previously had a long-term commitment to reduce total absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 65% by 2050 from a 2015 baseline, inherited from Kellogg Company.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Kellanova commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2015 base year.
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Kellanova commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2015 base year.
2030
66.5% reduction in Scope 2
Kellanova commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 66.5% by 2030 from a 2015 base year.
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