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Food Product Manufacturing
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updated 2 months ago

Leprino Foods

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Leprino Foods Company, a leading player in the dairy industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 1950, the company has established itself as a premier manufacturer of mozzarella cheese and other dairy products, serving a diverse clientele that includes pizzerias, food service providers, and retail brands. Renowned for its innovative approach to cheese production, Leprino Foods offers unique products that cater to the evolving tastes of consumers. The company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming the largest mozzarella cheese producer in the world, solidifying its market position through a commitment to quality and sustainability. With a focus on research and development, Leprino Foods continues to lead the way in dairy innovation, making it a trusted partner in the food industry.

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13

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Leprino Foods's score of 13 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Leprino Foods's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Leprino Foods reported a Scope 2 emissions intensity of approximately 0.0093 tonnes CO2e per tonne of milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This figure reflects the company's commitment to monitoring and reducing its carbon footprint within the food and beverage processing sector. Leprino Foods has set near-term climate targets, which are currently classified as "Committed." However, the company has not yet established a net-zero target. The commitment to these near-term targets indicates a proactive approach to addressing climate change, although specific reduction goals have not been disclosed. The emissions data for previous years shows a consistent focus on Scope 2 emissions, with intensities of approximately 0.0093 tonnes CO2e in 2020 and 0.0096 tonnes CO2e in 2019. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions data, which limits the overall understanding of its total carbon emissions profile. Leprino Foods operates under the umbrella of Leprino Foods Company, Inc., and all emissions data and climate commitments are sourced directly from this parent organisation. The company continues to engage in initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate responsibility.

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2013
Scope 1
8.62
Scope 2
11.79
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Leprino Foods'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 Leprino Foods is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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