Public Profile

Sargento

Sargento Foods Inc., a leading name in the cheese industry, is headquartered in the United States, specifically in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Founded in 1953, Sargento has established itself as a prominent player in the dairy sector, focusing on the production of high-quality cheese products. The company is renowned for its innovative cheese slices, shreds, and snacks, which are crafted to enhance culinary experiences. With a commitment to quality and flavour, Sargento's products stand out due to their use of natural ingredients and traditional cheese-making techniques. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its popular cheese blends and a strong presence in both retail and foodservice markets. Sargento continues to hold a notable position in the cheese market, recognised for its dedication to sustainability and community engagement.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sargento'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 Sugar Processing 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

Sargento's score of 7 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sargento's reported carbon emissions

Sargento, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or climate commitments in detail. However, the absence of disclosed emissions data suggests a potential area for improvement in transparency regarding their environmental impact. As the food industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Sargento may benefit from establishing clear climate commitments and measurable reduction targets to align with industry standards and consumer expectations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sargento's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium 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. Sargento 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.

Sargento 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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