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Minerva Foods

Minerva Foods, a leading player in the protein sector, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across South America. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a significant force in the meat processing industry, specialising in beef, pork, and poultry products. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Minerva Foods stands out for its traceability and adherence to high standards in animal welfare. The company has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its export markets and enhancing its production capabilities. Recognised for its robust market position, Minerva Foods continues to innovate, ensuring its products meet the evolving demands of consumers worldwide. As a trusted supplier, it plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, contributing to both local economies and international markets.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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

Minerva Foods's score of 38 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Minerva Foods's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Minerva Foods reported a greenhouse gas emission intensity of approximately 170.0 tonnes CO2e per tonne of product, reflecting their ongoing commitment to sustainability. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 30% reduction in the intensity of emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. In 2021, Minerva Foods disclosed significant emissions data, with Scope 1 emissions at about 93,540,310 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 21,477,070 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching a staggering 6,186,297,770 kg CO2e. This highlights the substantial impact of their operations and the importance of their climate commitments. Furthermore, Minerva Foods has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035, which is 15 years ahead of the Paris Agreement timeline. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to tackling climate change. The company also aims to reduce Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade. Overall, Minerva Foods is actively working towards a low-carbon economy, with clear targets and a strategic focus on reducing their carbon footprint across all operational areas.

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Scope 1
26,269,400
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Scope 2
26,071,600
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Minerva Foods's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Minerva Foods is in BR, which has a very 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
Reduction Actions

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