Public Profile

Lancaster Colony

Lancaster Colony Corporation, commonly referred to as Lancaster Colony, is a prominent player in the food industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1961, the company has grown significantly, focusing on the production of specialty food products, including dressings, sauces, and bakery goods. With major operational regions across North America, Lancaster Colony has carved a niche in the retail and foodservice sectors. Renowned for its high-quality offerings, the company’s core products include the popular Marzetti® brand of dressings and dips, which stand out for their fresh taste and premium ingredients. Lancaster Colony's commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name among consumers and foodservice operators alike. Over the years, the company has achieved notable milestones, reflecting its dedication to excellence in the food industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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15

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Lancaster Colony's score of 15 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lancaster Colony's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Lancaster Colony reported total carbon emissions of approximately 82,685,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 42,169,350 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and approximately 40,515,650 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Currently, there are no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Lancaster Colony, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data suggests that the company may not yet be addressing emissions from its value chain, which is a critical aspect of comprehensive climate strategies in the industry. As Lancaster Colony continues to operate within the global market, enhancing its climate commitments and setting measurable reduction targets could significantly contribute to its sustainability goals and align with industry standards for carbon management.

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2020
Scope 1
42,169,350
Scope 2
40,515,650
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lancaster Colony's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Lancaster Colony is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Lancaster Colony is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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