Mccain Foods
McCain Foods, a global leader in the frozen food industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1957, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the production of frozen potato products, including French fries, wedges, and specialty items. With a commitment to quality and innovation, McCain Foods stands out for its use of locally sourced ingredients and sustainable farming practices. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of various plant-based offerings, catering to the evolving consumer preferences for healthier options. Recognised for its market leadership, McCain Foods continues to expand its product range while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and community engagement, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the frozen food sector.
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Mccain Foods's score of 26 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Mccain Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, McCain Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,315,973,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. This figure reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions across their operations. The company has set ambitious targets, aiming for a 52% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, McCain Foods plans to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 31% per tonne of finished product over the same timeframe. In terms of renewable energy, McCain Foods is committed to increasing its annual sourcing from 1.5% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2030. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to align with climate science and contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The targets encompass biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability in the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 868,992,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 528,809,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Mccain Foods is committed to some 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.
