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Sugar Processing
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updated 17 days ago

LightLife Sustainability Profile

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LightLife Foods, a prominent player in the plant-based food industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1979, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative meat alternatives, catering to the growing demand for sustainable and health-conscious dining options. With a focus on high-quality, protein-rich products, LightLife offers a diverse range of items, including plant-based sausages, burgers, and deli slices. What sets them apart is their commitment to using simple, wholesome ingredients without artificial additives. Over the years, LightLife has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its product line and enhancing its market presence across North America. As a trusted brand in the plant-based sector, LightLife continues to inspire consumers seeking delicious and nutritious alternatives to traditional meat products.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

7

Industry Benchmark

LightLife's score of 20 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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LightLife's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

LightLife, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the latest year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Lightlife Foods, Inc., which inherits its climate commitments and performance metrics from its parent company, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. While no specific reduction targets or achievements are listed for LightLife, it is important to note that the climate initiatives and targets may be influenced by the broader commitments of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. This includes adherence to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. As LightLife continues to align with its parent company's sustainability goals, it remains committed to addressing climate change through responsible practices, although specific metrics and targets have not been disclosed at this time.

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Scope 1
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000,000,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is LightLife's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. LightLife's primary industry is Sugar, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is LightLife's Location?

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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 LightLife is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

LightLife's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

LightLife has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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