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Maple Leaf Foods Inc., a leading player in the food products nec industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a trusted name in the production of high-quality protein products, including fresh and prepared meats, plant-based alternatives, and value-added items.
Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Maple Leaf Foods has achieved significant milestones, such as its ambitious goal to become the most sustainable protein company on Earth. The company’s core offerings, which include its popular Maple Leaf and Greenfield brands, are distinguished by their focus on animal welfare and environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, Maple Leaf Foods continues to set industry standards while catering to the evolving preferences of health-conscious consumers.
+33 vs industry average
Maple Leaf Foods’s score of 50 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Maple Leaf Foods, a Canadian food products company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.95 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 121.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 11.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 1.82 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 1.96 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 120.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at around 9.2 million kg CO2e. In 2023, Maple Leaf Foods' Scope 1 emissions were approximately 263.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 9.9 million kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were around 1.8 billion kg CO2e, comprising approximately 278.3 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, about 31.3 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and roughly 1.48 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions.
Maple Leaf Foods has committed to significant climate action, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. Additionally, it plans to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions intensity by 30% per tonne of product produced by 2030, also against a 2018 baseline. The company has also set a goal to reduce the intensity of its environmental footprint (including electricity, natural gas, water, solid waste, and food waste) by 50% by 2025, from a 2014 baseline. Maple Leaf Foods has maintained its status as a carbon neutral food company since 2019. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025.
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30% reduction in Scope 1
Canadian consumer packaged meats company Maple Leaf Foods Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 30% by 2030 from a 201…
2030
30% reduction in Scope 2
Canadian consumer packaged meats company Maple Leaf Foods Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 30% by 2030 from a 201…
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30% reduction in scope 3 total
Canadian consumer packaged meats company Maple Leaf Foods Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 30% by 2030 from a 201…
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