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Sugar Processing
US
updated 11 days ago

King's Hawaiian

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King's Hawaiian, officially known as King's Hawaiian Bakery, is a renowned American company headquartered in Torrance, California. Founded in 1950, it has established itself as a leader in the bakery industry, particularly known for its signature sweet bread and rolls. The company operates primarily in the United States, with a growing presence in international markets. King's Hawaiian is celebrated for its unique, soft, and slightly sweet bread, which is inspired by traditional Hawaiian recipes. This distinctive flavour profile has garnered a loyal customer base and positioned the brand as a staple in households across the nation. Notable achievements include being a top choice for sliders and sandwiches, further solidifying its market position. With a commitment to quality and authenticity, King's Hawaiian continues to innovate while honouring its rich heritage.

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How does King's Hawaiian'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.

8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

King's Hawaiian's score of 8 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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King's Hawaiian's reported carbon emissions

King's Hawaiian, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The company has not disclosed any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As such, there are no specific figures or scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) to report. In the absence of concrete emissions data and reduction initiatives, it is unclear how King's Hawaiian is addressing climate change or its carbon footprint. The company may be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy or reporting framework. Further transparency and commitment to sustainability practices would be beneficial for stakeholders and the environment alike.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. King's Hawaiian's primary industry is Sugar, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for King's Hawaiian is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

King's Hawaiian is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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