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Southern States Cooperative, Incorporated

Southern States Cooperative, Incorporated, commonly referred to as Southern States, is a prominent agricultural cooperative headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1923, the company has established itself as a leader in the agribusiness sector, primarily serving the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions. Southern States offers a diverse range of products and services, including agronomy, livestock feed, and farm supplies, all tailored to meet the unique needs of farmers and rural communities. Their commitment to quality and sustainability sets them apart in the industry. With a strong market position, Southern States has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its retail network and the introduction of innovative agricultural solutions. This cooperative continues to play a vital role in supporting local agriculture and enhancing the livelihoods of its members.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Southern States Cooperative, Incorporated'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Meat 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Southern States Cooperative, Incorporated's score of 3 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Southern States Cooperative, Incorporated's reported carbon emissions

Southern States Cooperative, Incorporated, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without concrete figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or initiatives. However, the company operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As such, Southern States Cooperative may be expected to align with broader industry trends towards carbon neutrality and climate resilience, although specific commitments or achievements have not been disclosed.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Southern States Cooperative, Incorporated's primary industry is Animal products nec, which is very high 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. Southern States Cooperative, Incorporated is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Southern States Cooperative, Incorporated 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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