Maple Leaf Foods
Maple Leaf Foods Inc., a leading Canadian food processing company, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, and operates extensively across Canada and the United States. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a key player in the protein industry, focusing on the production of high-quality meat products, including fresh and prepared meats, as well as plant-based alternatives. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Maple Leaf Foods offers a diverse range of products, such as premium pork, turkey, and chicken, alongside its growing portfolio of plant-based offerings. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as one of Canada’s most sustainable companies, reflecting its dedication to environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Maple Leaf Foods continues to lead the way in providing nutritious and responsibly sourced food options for consumers.
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Maple Leaf Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,604,440,000 kg CO2e, comprising 260,644,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,748,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,263,234,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. Specifically, Maple Leaf Foods aims to achieve a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions intensity by 30% per tonne of product produced by the same year. These targets align with science-based criteria to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Maple Leaf Foods has also pledged to reduce its absolute Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030 and aims for near-zero emissions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. The company has maintained its status as the first major carbon-neutral food company globally since 2019, demonstrating leadership in sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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