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Poultry Farms
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Simmons Foods, Inc.

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Simmons Foods, Inc., a prominent player in the poultry and pet food industries, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, the company has established itself as a leader in providing high-quality chicken products and innovative pet food solutions. With major operations across the US, Simmons Foods focuses on sustainable practices and superior product quality, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company’s core offerings include fresh and frozen chicken, as well as a diverse range of pet food products, catering to both retail and food service sectors. Notable achievements include significant growth in production capacity and a commitment to animal welfare, which enhances its reputation among consumers. Simmons Foods continues to strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships and a dedication to excellence in every aspect of its operations.

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How does Simmons 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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Poultry Farms 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Simmons Foods, Inc.'s score of 13 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Simmons Foods, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2017, Simmons Foods, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,573,640,000 kg CO2e in the US, which includes Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This figure represents a significant increase from 2016, when emissions were about 1,480,950,000 kg CO2e. On a global scale, the company’s emissions for 2017 were approximately 237,330,000 kg CO2e, a slight decrease from about 241,180,000 kg CO2e in 2016. Simmons Foods has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Overall, Simmons Foods, Inc. is positioned within an industry that is increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints, yet specific commitments or achievements in emissions reduction remain unclear.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Simmons Foods, Inc.'s primary industry is Poultry, 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. This request for Simmons Foods, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Simmons Foods, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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