Public Profile

Shearer's Foods

Shearer's Foods, a prominent player in the snack food industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1974, the company has established itself as a leader in producing high-quality snacks, including potato chips, pretzels, and popcorn. Shearer's commitment to innovation and quality has led to significant milestones, such as expanding its product lines and enhancing manufacturing capabilities. Renowned for its unique flavour profiles and dedication to using premium ingredients, Shearer's Foods caters to a diverse consumer base. The company’s strategic market position is bolstered by its ability to adapt to evolving consumer preferences, making it a trusted name in the snack food sector. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Shearer's continues to thrive in a competitive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Shearer's Foods'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.

17

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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Shearer's Foods's score of 17 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shearer's Foods's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Shearer's Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,968,900 kg CO2e, comprising 18,427,880 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 8,541,020 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 28,992,380 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 19,280,700 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 9,711,680 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a significant decrease in emissions from 2021, which totalled approximately 37,543,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Shearer's Foods, indicating a potential area for future commitment in line with industry standards for climate action. Overall, Shearer's Foods is making progress in managing its carbon emissions, with a focus on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, but further transparency regarding specific reduction initiatives and targets would enhance its climate commitment profile.

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Scope 1
24,204,300
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13,338,700
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shearer's Foods'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. Shearer's Foods is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Shearer's Foods 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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