Kellogg
Kellogg Company, commonly known as Kellogg's, is a leading player in the global food industry, headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1906, the company has established itself as a pioneer in breakfast cereals and convenience foods, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Kellogg's core product offerings include iconic brands such as Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, and Special K, renowned for their quality and nutritional value. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative products and a commitment to sustainability. With a robust market position, Kellogg's continues to be recognised for its dedication to health and wellness, making it a trusted choice for consumers seeking nutritious and convenient meal options.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kellogg's score of 26 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kellogg's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Kellogg Company reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, with total Scope 1 emissions amounting to approximately 251,035,300 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 281,929,800 kg CO2e (location-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. Additionally, Kellogg is targeting a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Kellogg's emissions data shows a consistent effort to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, with previous years indicating a total of approximately 1,360,910,000 kg CO2e in 2015, which included both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its reduction goals are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to well below 2°C. Kellogg's climate strategy includes a focus on biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions in the long term, with specific targets set for both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kellogg 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.
