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Performance Food Group (PFG) is a premier foodservice distribution company headquartered in the United States, operating significantly within the broader "food products nec" industry. Founded in 1987, PFG has grown into a pivotal player, offering comprehensive supply chain solutions across North America.
PFG specialises in delivering a vast array of fresh, frozen, and dry food products, alongside non-food items, to a diverse client base. This includes independent and national restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, and convenience stores. Their broadline, custom, and Vistar distribution channels cater to distinct customer needs.
Through strategic acquisitions and a robust distribution network, Performance Food Group provides unparalleled service and product quality. They are committed to empowering businesses with efficient, tailored solutions that support their success in a dynamic marketplace.
26
DitchCarbon score
+9 vs industry average
Performance Food’s score of 26 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Performance Food's reported carbon emissions
Performance Food, a US-based food products company, reported approximately 870.5 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 186.5 million kg CO2e in market-based Scope 2 emissions, and about 40.6 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions for 2024.
The company has set several climate commitments:
- Near-term Intensity Reduction: Performance Food aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission intensity by 15% by 2030, using a 2021 base year.
- Long-term Intensity Reduction: By 2034, Performance Food plans to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% (on a per-case metric basis), also from a 2021 base year.
- Net-Zero Ambition: Performance Food's long-term ambition is to achieve net-zero operational and value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Performance Food’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Performance Food9 months ago
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