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Smithfield Foods
Food Product ManufacturingUnited States
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Smithfield Foods, Inc., widely known simply as Smithfield, is a leading global food company headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, USA. Established in 1936, it has evolved into a powerhouse within the food products sector, particularly in protein production.
Renowned as the world's largest pork processor and hog producer, Smithfield specialises in delivering high-quality fresh pork and a diverse range of packaged meats. Their unique, vertically integrated "farm to fork" model ensures sustainable production and traceability across their operations.
The company's extensive portfolio includes popular bacon, sausage, and ham products, serving consumers across the United States and internationally. Smithfield remains dedicated to producing wholesome, responsibly sourced food and advancing sustainable practices within the industry.
22
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Smithfield Foods's reported carbon emissions
Smithfield Foods, a US-based food products company, reported its Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions for 2025 as approximately 89.63 million kg CO2e. In 2024, its Scope 1 emissions were around 83.8 million kg CO2e, and in 2023, they were approximately 237.57 million kg CO2e. Looking back, 2022 saw Scope 1 emissions at roughly 225.87 million kg CO2e, and in 2021, they were about 65.95 million kg CO2e.
The company has set several climate commitments. Smithfield Foods aims to become carbon negative in all its US company-owned operations by 2030, covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, it targets a 50% reduction in food loss and waste in its manufacturing facilities by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. The company also intends to halve its virgin petroleum-based plastic use by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Smithfield Foods is working towards achieving a 75% reduction in solid waste and Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) certification at 75% of its US facilities by 2025, against a 2010 baseline.
Smithfield Foods has committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with a near-term target commitment date of 2021-05-01, although its commitment status is currently listed as "Commitment removed" or "Removed" in some instances. The SBTi classification for its near-term target is not specified. All reported emissions data and climate commitments for Smithfield Foods are directly from Smithfield Foods, Inc.
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Smithfield Foods’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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