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McCain Foods, commonly known simply as McCain, was established in 1957 and holds its headquarters in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, Canada. This family-owned enterprise has since grown into a global leader within the food products industry.
Primarily known for its frozen potato products, McCain is the world's largest manufacturer of French fries and other prepared potato specialities. Their extensive portfolio also encompasses a wide range of frozen foods, including appetisers, pizzas, and vegetables, distributed across over 160 countries.
Through consistent innovation in food processing and a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, McCain Foods continues to define market standards. Their dedication to quality and responsible sourcing provides convenient and delicious food solutions to consumers worldwide.
30
DitchCarbon score
+13 vs industry average
Mccain Foods’s score of 30 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Mccain Foods's reported carbon emissions
McCain Foods, a Canadian food products manufacturer, reported approximately 1.04 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2025. This figure represents a reduction from their 2024 Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 1.30 billion kg CO2e. Their Scope 1 and 2 emissions were around 1.30 billion kg CO2e in 2023 and approximately 1.37 billion kg CO2e in 2022.
McCain Foods has set several ambitious climate commitments. They aim to reduce their absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2017 baseline. Additionally, they target a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 2030, also against a 2017 baseline.
Validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), McCain Foods commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. They also aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Another SBTi target includes increasing the annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 1.5% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2030. They also commit to no deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.
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Mccain Foods’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Energy & Industry: McCain Foods Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* McC…
Insufficient data46.2%
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Energy & Industry: McCain Foods Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* McC…
Insufficient data46.2%
2030
27.5% reduction in scope 3 total
Energy & Industry: McCain Foods Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* McC…
Insufficient data27.5%
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Climate initiatives
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