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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.

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Leprino Foods's score of 13 is lower than 82% 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 2013, Leprino Foods reported total emissions of approximately 8.62 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 11.79 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Over the years, Leprino Foods has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a focus on improving emissions intensity in its operations. For instance, in 2017, the Scope 1 emissions intensity was recorded at about 0.011 tonnes CO2e per tonne of product, which decreased to approximately 0.0089 tonnes CO2e in 2018. Leprino Foods is actively engaged in climate commitments, having made near-term reduction targets as part of its sustainability strategy. While the company has not yet committed to a net-zero target, it is classified as "Committed" to near-term reduction initiatives. The company operates within the food and beverage processing sector in the United States and continues to explore avenues for further emissions reductions.

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2013
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8.62
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11.79
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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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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