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Food Product Manufacturing
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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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How does McCormick & Company, Incorporated's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

45

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 45 is higher than 70% 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 greenhouse gas emissions from its operations in the United States, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 24,835,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions amounting to about 12,634,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Furthermore, McCormick aims for a substantial 90% reduction in these emissions by FY2050. In addition to its direct emissions, McCormick has also established targets for Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from its value chain. The company plans to reduce these emissions by 42% by FY2030 and 90% by FY2050, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and waste generated in operations. McCormick's long-term commitment includes achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by FY2050. This comprehensive approach aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's dedication to sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector.

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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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McCormick & Company, Incorporated is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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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