Southwind Foods
Southwind Foods, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the food manufacturing industry, specialising in high-quality frozen and refrigerated products. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of innovative food solutions, serving major operational regions across North America. With a diverse portfolio that includes ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and gourmet items, Southwind Foods distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company’s focus on using premium ingredients and advanced production techniques has earned it a strong market position and a loyal customer base. Notable achievements include partnerships with leading retailers and a reputation for excellence in food safety and product development. Southwind Foods continues to set industry standards, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of food manufacturing.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Southwind Foods's score of 10 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Southwind Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Southwind Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 212,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 207,284,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Additionally, the company recorded 2,787,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Scope 3 emissions, which cover all other indirect emissions in the value chain, amounted to about 3,950,000 kg CO2e. Currently, Southwind Foods has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. As such, their climate commitments remain unclear, and there are no documented pledges or targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate goals to align with global efforts to combat climate change.
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Add to project| 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 207,284,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,787,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,950,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Southwind Foods 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.
