Mccain Foods
McCain Foods Limited, commonly known as McCain, is a leading global player in the frozen food industry, headquartered in Canada. Founded in 1957, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in frozen potato products, McCain is renowned for its innovative offerings, such as French fries, potato wedges, and ready-to-cook meals, which are crafted to meet diverse consumer tastes. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, McCain Foods has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest producers of frozen potato products worldwide. The company’s dedication to using locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices has solidified its market position, making it a trusted brand among consumers and foodservice operators alike.
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Mccain Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, McCain Foods reported total scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 1,315,973,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a commitment to reducing absolute scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 52% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. The company also aims to reduce scope 3 emissions by 31% per tonne of finished product over the same timeframe. In previous years, McCain Foods' emissions were as follows: in 2022, emissions were about 1,356,256,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, approximately 1,315,739,000 kg CO2e; and in 2020, around 1,352,171,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 1.5% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2030, which is a significant step towards sustainability. The emissions intensity for finished products has been reported at about 980,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023, indicating ongoing efforts to monitor and improve their carbon footprint. McCain Foods' targets align with industry standards for climate action, aiming to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 868,992,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 528,809,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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