Performance Food
Performance Food Group Company, commonly known as PFG, is a leading player in the foodservice distribution industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1885, PFG has established itself as a trusted partner for restaurants, schools, and healthcare facilities, providing a diverse range of food products and services across the nation. With a strong operational presence in major regions, PFG offers an extensive portfolio that includes fresh produce, frozen foods, and specialty items, all tailored to meet the unique needs of its customers. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring that clients receive not only products but also valuable insights and support. PFG's market position is bolstered by its strategic acquisitions and a robust distribution network, making it a preferred choice for foodservice operators seeking reliability and excellence in their supply chain.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Performance Food'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Performance Food's score of 23 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Performance Food's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Performance Food reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,103,406,000 kg CO2e, comprising 909,111,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 194,295,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 967,927,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 793,343,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 174,584,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not provided information on Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Performance Food has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while Performance Food has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests that further commitments may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 873,529,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 191,188,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Performance Food 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.
