Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods, officially known as Smithfield Foods, Inc., is a leading player in the global food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1936, the company has established itself as a prominent producer of pork products, operating primarily in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the US. With a diverse portfolio that includes fresh pork, packaged meats, and value-added products, Smithfield Foods is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest pork processors in the world, and is recognised for its innovative practices in animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Smithfield Foods continues to maintain a strong market position, driven by its dedication to delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of consumers.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Smithfield Foods's score of 20 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Smithfield Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Smithfield Foods reported carbon emissions of approximately 237,565,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This figure reflects the company's direct greenhouse gas emissions from its operations. In previous years, emissions have varied, with significant figures including 3,062,101,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 1,003,906,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and a staggering 30,000,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions reported for 2020 in the US. Smithfield Foods has made commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have been removed or are not currently defined. The company is a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, indicating its recognition of the need for urgent climate action. However, it has not committed to a net-zero target as of now. The company operates within the food production sector, specifically focusing on animal source food production, and is headquartered in the United States. Smithfield's emissions data and climate commitments reflect its ongoing efforts to address climate change, although the absence of clear reduction targets may indicate challenges in its sustainability strategy.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,153,634,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Smithfield Foods is committed to some 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.
