Public Profile

Leprino Foods

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Leprino Foods'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.

3

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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Leprino Foods's score of 3 is lower than 56% 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

Leprino Foods, headquartered in the United States, has made notable strides in addressing its carbon emissions, particularly in the food and beverage processing sector. The most recent emissions data available indicates a focus on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with specific intensity metrics reported for milk and cream production. In 2021, Leprino Foods reported a Scope 2 emissions intensity of approximately 0.0093 tonnes CO2e per tonne of milk and cream produced. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 2020, where the intensity was about 0.0093 tonnes CO2e, and from 2019, which recorded approximately 0.0096 tonnes CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its emissions, as evidenced by its near-term reduction targets, although it has not yet committed to a net-zero goal. Leprino Foods is actively engaged in climate initiatives, with a near-term target status classified as "Committed." While specific reduction targets have not been disclosed, the company is focused on improving its emissions intensity and overall sustainability practices. As it continues to refine its strategies, Leprino Foods aims to enhance its environmental performance in the coming years.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Leprino Foods is committed to some 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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