Morning Star Packing Company
Morning Star Packing Company, often referred to simply as Morning Star, is a leading player in the tomato processing industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a pioneer in producing high-quality tomato products, serving both domestic and international markets. With major operational regions in California, Morning Star is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable farming and processing techniques. The company offers a diverse range of products, including tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and sauces, all distinguished by their exceptional quality and flavour. Morning Star's commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a trusted supplier in the food industry, earning notable achievements such as industry awards for excellence. With a strong market presence, Morning Star continues to set the standard for tomato processing, ensuring that its products meet the highest standards of taste and quality.
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Morning Star Packing Company's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Morning Star Packing Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,834,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,819,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 12,900 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, the company recorded 13,100 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain, including 1,873,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services. For the year 2024, emissions decreased slightly, with total emissions at about 1,596,000 kg CO2e. This comprised 1,552,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 37,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 37,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3, including 1,560,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. In 2025, the company reported total emissions of approximately 1,765,000 kg CO2e, with 1,765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 42,900 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 43,100 kg CO2e from Scope 3, including 1,771,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Despite these figures, Morning Star Packing Company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.
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Add to project| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,819,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,900 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,100 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Morning Star Packing Company is not committed to any 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.
