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Post Holdings

Post Holdings, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the consumer packaged goods industry, specialising in the production and marketing of a diverse range of food products. Founded in 2011, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across North America, establishing a strong presence in the breakfast cereals, snacks, and protein sectors. With a portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Grape-Nuts, Honey Bunches of Oats, and PowerBar, Post Holdings distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position and product offerings. Recognised for its robust growth and adaptability, Post Holdings continues to thrive in a competitive landscape, making it a key player in the food industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Post Holdings'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.

42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Post Holdings's score of 42 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Post Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Post Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 621,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 331,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 281,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including 210,062,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and 4,499,819,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. In 2022, Post Holdings' total emissions were about 612,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 300,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 296,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. Overall, Post Holdings is actively monitoring its carbon footprint across various scopes but currently lacks defined reduction targets or commitments to industry-standard climate initiatives.

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315,000,000
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Scope 2
332,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Post Holdings's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. Post Holdings is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Post Holdings 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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