Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc., a leading Canadian protein company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1927, the company has established itself as a key player in the food industry, focusing on the production of high-quality meat products, including fresh and prepared meats, as well as plant-based alternatives. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Maple Leaf Foods has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming the first major carbon-neutral food company in Canada. Their core offerings, which include premium pork, turkey, and chicken products, are distinguished by their emphasis on animal welfare and environmental responsibility. Recognised for its market leadership, Maple Leaf Foods continues to set industry standards while catering to the evolving preferences of health-conscious consumers.
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Maple Leaf Foods Inc.'s score of 10 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,518,391,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 31,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 8,660,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,518,391,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a significant reliance on indirect emissions, particularly from their supply chain and product lifecycle. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while Maple Leaf Foods is aware of its emissions, it may not yet have formalised strategies to achieve specific reductions. Historically, emissions data from previous years indicates fluctuations, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions reported at 290,620,000 kg CO2e and 31,600,000 kg CO2e in 2021, respectively. The company has not provided detailed information on its climate pledges or specific initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon emissions. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability, yet it appears to be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments and reduction strategies.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 116,279,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 32,049,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 108,545,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
