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Sugar Processing
US
updated a month ago

Schwan's Sustainability Profile

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Schwan's Company, commonly known as Schwan's, is a prominent player in the food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1952, the company has established itself as a leader in home delivery of frozen foods, serving a diverse range of customers across the nation, particularly in the Midwest and Western regions. Specialising in frozen meals, snacks, and desserts, Schwan's is renowned for its commitment to quality and convenience. Their unique direct-to-consumer model allows customers to enjoy a wide variety of products, from gourmet pizzas to premium ice creams, all delivered straight to their door. With a strong market position, Schwan's has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its product lines and a focus on sustainable practices, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in frozen food solutions.

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55

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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Schwan's's score of 55 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

79%

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Schwan's's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from CJ Cheiljedang Corporation

As of the latest available data, Schwan's Company does not report specific carbon emissions figures, indicating a lack of detailed emissions data for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of CJ Cheiljedang Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While Schwan's has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, it is important to note that it inherits its climate commitments and performance metrics from its parent company, CJ Cheiljedang Corporation. This relationship suggests that Schwan's may align its sustainability efforts with the broader goals of CJ Cheiljedang, which is known for its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing environmental sustainability. In the absence of specific emissions data or reduction targets, Schwan's Company is positioned within an industry context that increasingly prioritises climate action and transparency. The company may benefit from the initiatives and strategies implemented by its parent organisation, which could include participation in frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate pledges. Overall, while Schwan's Company currently lacks detailed emissions reporting, its affiliation with CJ Cheiljedang Corporation may provide a pathway for future climate commitments and emissions reduction strategies.

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Scope 2
156,050,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Schwan's's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Schwan's's primary industry is Sugar Processing, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Schwan's'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 Schwan's is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Schwan's's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Schwan's's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 26% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 74% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
79%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
12%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Schwan's'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.

Schwan's 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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