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 92% 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 2022, Smithfield Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,644,045,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,957,489,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 986,769,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions contributing significantly at approximately 29,699,786,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in its supply chain. The company has made commitments to reduce its carbon emissions, although specific reduction targets have been removed or are not currently defined. Smithfield Foods is a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, indicating its alignment with global climate goals. However, it has not committed to a net-zero target as of now. Historically, Smithfield's emissions have fluctuated, with significant reductions noted in previous years. For instance, in 2021, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,711,506,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 995,801,000 kg CO2e. The company has been actively working on sustainability initiatives, particularly in the food production sector, focusing on animal source food production. Overall, while Smithfield Foods has made strides in addressing its carbon emissions, the absence of clear long-term reduction targets raises questions about its future commitments to climate action.
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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.
