Kellogg Company, commonly known as Kellogg's, is a leading player in the cereal grains industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1906, Kellogg's has established itself as a pioneer in breakfast foods, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, and Special K. The company operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to a global market.
Kellogg's is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering a range of products that cater to various dietary needs, including gluten-free and high-protein options. With a strong market position, Kellogg's has achieved notable milestones, including sustainability initiatives and community engagement programmes, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible industry leader.
-5 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Cereal Grains is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Cereal Grains industry has reduced its overall emissions by 51% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kellogg's's reported carbon emissions
Kellogg's, a US-based company in the cereal grains nec industry, reported global emissions for 2021. The total absolute emissions for this year were approximately 7,110,700,000 kg CO2e. This total encompasses Scope 1 emissions of about 498,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions, which were approximately 411,000,000 kg CO2e on a market-based basis and 569,000,000 kg CO2e on a location-based basis.
The majority of Kellogg's emissions stemmed from Scope 3, with a total of approximately 6,202,900,000 kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, purchased goods and services represented the largest portion, at about 4,724,000,000 kg CO2e. Other significant Scope 3 categories included fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 264,400,000 kg CO2e), end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 357,000,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 262,000,000 kg CO2e).
Currently, there are no specific reduction targets or achievements detailed for Kellogg's from the provided data.
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Kellogg's’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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