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Kraft Heinz Company

The Kraft Heinz Company, a leading player in the global food and beverage industry, is headquartered in Canada. Founded in 2015 through the merger of Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Company, it has quickly established itself as a powerhouse in the market. With a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Heinz, Kraft, and Philadelphia, the company excels in producing condiments, sauces, cheese, and ready-to-eat meals. Kraft Heinz operates extensively across North America and has a significant presence in international markets. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, the company has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest food and beverage companies worldwide. Its unique blend of heritage and modernity sets Kraft Heinz apart, making it a trusted choice for consumers seeking delicious and convenient food options.

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How does Kraft Heinz Company'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.

30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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

Kraft Heinz Company's score of 30 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kraft Heinz Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kraft Heinz Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,556,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 399,330,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 486,674,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 1,748,259,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and 2,922,914,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, among other categories. In comparison, the 2022 emissions data showed Scope 1 emissions at 501,786,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 457,547,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Notably, Kraft Heinz has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus in their sustainability strategy. The company is headquartered in California and is actively engaged in addressing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions, although specific reduction targets have not been outlined.

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501,786,000
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Scope 2
457,547,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kraft Heinz Company's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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 Kraft Heinz Company is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kraft Heinz Company 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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