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Ruiz Foods, Inc.

Ruiz Foods, Inc., a prominent player in the frozen food industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1964, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality frozen Mexican food products, particularly known for its El Monterey brand. Ruiz Foods offers a diverse range of products, including frozen burritos, tamales, and quesadillas, distinguished by their authentic flavours and commitment to quality. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first to introduce frozen Mexican cuisine to the mainstream market, solidifying its position as a trusted name in households. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Ruiz Foods continues to thrive in a competitive landscape, making it a go-to choice for consumers seeking convenient and delicious meal options.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ruiz Foods, Inc.'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.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ruiz Foods, Inc.'s score of 18 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ruiz Foods, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Ruiz Foods, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for recent years. As a result, specific figures regarding their emissions in kg CO2e, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, are not disclosed. While there are no stated reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the company is likely aware of the growing importance of climate action within the food industry. Many companies in this sector are increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing their carbon footprints. Ruiz Foods may be exploring initiatives to enhance their environmental performance, but without specific data or commitments, it is difficult to assess their current climate strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ruiz Foods, Inc.'s primary industry is Prepared/preserved foods, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Ruiz Foods, Inc. 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.

Ruiz Foods, Inc. 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.

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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