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Food Product Manufacturing
US
updated 9 days ago

McCormick & Company, Incorporated

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in the flavour industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1889, McCormick has established itself as a prominent player in the production of spices, seasonings, and flavour solutions, serving both retail and food service sectors. With major operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. McCormick's extensive product range includes spices, herbs, and flavourings that enhance culinary experiences worldwide. The brand is distinguished by its rigorous sourcing practices and dedication to sustainability, ensuring that its offerings are both authentic and environmentally responsible. As a market leader, McCormick has received numerous accolades for its contributions to the food industry, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in flavour enhancement.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

McCormick & Company, Incorporated's score of 51 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, McCormick & Company, Incorporated reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. In the United States, the company recorded approximately 24,835,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 12,634,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions (market-based). In Poland, Scope 1 emissions were about 982,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 496,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In France, Scope 1 emissions reached about 713,000 kg CO2e, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. McCormick has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Long-term, the company targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various categories including capital goods and business travel. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect McCormick's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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60,317,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. McCormick & Company, Incorporated's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for McCormick & Company, Incorporated is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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