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Post Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as Post Holdings, is a prominent consumer packaged goods company headquartered in the US. Building on a rich legacy established in 1895 with the founding of Postum Cereal Company, Post Holdings has evolved into a diversified leader within the food manufacturing industry, extending far beyond its initial cereal offerings.
This dynamic enterprise specialises in a broad spectrum of food categories, encompassing iconic breakfast cereals, a significant presence in refrigerated foods, and essential foodservice solutions. Recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, Post Holdings delivers a diverse portfolio of nutritious and convenient products, catering to evolving consumer preferences across retail and professional kitchens alike.
+34 vs industry average
Post Holdings’s score of 70 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Post Holdings, a US-based company in the Other business services industry, reported Scope 1 emissions of 303,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 129,000,000 kg CO2e for 2025. In 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 316,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were 267,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, Post Holdings' total emissions were approximately 5,660,118,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 339,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 282,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 5,255,590,000 kg CO2e. This includes 210,062,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 4,499,819,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 8,032,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, 134,722,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, and 403,977,000 kg CO2e from the end-of-life treatment of sold products.
Post Holdings is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims for a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2020 fiscal year baseline. Additionally, it targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions intensity from sourced ingredients and packaging by 2030. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade. Furthermore, its Weetabix business has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with an ambition to achieve net-zero operations by 2050.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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