Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods's reported carbon emissions

Maple Leaf Foods, a Canadian food products company, reported approximately 1.95 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. For Scope 1 emissions, Maple Leaf Foods reported approximately 121.11 million kg CO2e in 2025. Scope 2 emissions, using market-based accounting, were approximately 11.65 million kg CO2e for the same year. The majority of their emissions are attributed to Scope 3, which totalled approximately 1.82 billion kg CO2e in 2025. The largest contributors within Scope 3 include purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and capital goods. In 2024, the company reported total emissions of approximately 1.96 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 120.47 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 9.22 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 1.83 billion kg CO2e, with a noted missing data point for purchased goods and services. Maple Leaf Foods has set several climate commitments. The company has pledged to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 30% per tonne of product produced by 2030, also against a 2018 baseline. In terms of intensity targets, Maple Leaf Foods aims to reduce the intensity of its environmental footprint by 50% by 2025 from a 2014 baseline. They also have stated goals to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025, and have maintained their status as a carbon-neutral food company since 2019.