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Pre-Prepared Foods
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Pinnacle Foods Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Pinnacle Foods Corporation, a prominent player in the food industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1867, the company has established itself as a leader in the frozen and refrigerated food sectors, specialising in a diverse range of products including frozen meals, snacks, and condiments. Pinnacle Foods is renowned for its iconic brands such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, and Earth Balance, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Conagra Brands in 2018, further solidifying its market position. With a focus on sustainability and consumer trends, Pinnacle Foods continues to deliver unique offerings that resonate with health-conscious consumers, making it a notable force in the competitive food landscape.

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How does Pinnacle Foods Corporation'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.

44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pre-Prepared Foods 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Pinnacle Foods Corporation's score of 44 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pinnacle Foods Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Conagra Brands, Inc.

Pinnacle Foods Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Conagra Brands, Inc., which means that any climate commitments or emissions data may be inherited from its parent organisation. As part of its climate strategy, Pinnacle Foods is aligned with the initiatives of Conagra Brands, Inc., which has set various reduction targets. However, specific details regarding these targets or achievements are not provided in the available data. The company does not appear to have its own distinct climate pledges or reduction initiatives listed. Given the lack of specific emissions data and reduction targets, it is essential to monitor future disclosures from Conagra Brands, Inc. for any updates on Pinnacle Foods' climate commitments and performance.

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How Carbon Intensive is Pinnacle Foods Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pinnacle Foods Corporation's primary industry is Pre-Prepared Foods, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Pinnacle Foods Corporation's Location?

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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 Pinnacle Foods Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Pinnacle Foods Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Pinnacle Foods Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2009, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

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Purchased Goods and Services
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Pinnacle Foods Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Pinnacle Foods Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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