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Sunco Foods Inc Sustainability Profile

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Sunco Foods Inc., headquartered in California, is a prominent player in the food industry, specialising in the production and distribution of high-quality dried fruits and nuts. Founded in 1982, the company has established itself as a trusted name, serving both domestic and international markets with a commitment to quality and sustainability. With a diverse range of products, including organic and conventional options, Sunco Foods stands out for its rigorous quality control processes and innovative packaging solutions. The company’s dedication to sourcing premium ingredients has earned it a strong market position, making it a preferred supplier for retailers and food manufacturers alike. Notable achievements include significant growth in export markets and recognition for its sustainable practices, reinforcing Sunco Foods Inc.'s reputation as a leader in the dried fruit and nut sector.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Fruit and Vegetable Products 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

Sunco Foods Inc's score of 0 is lower than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sunco Foods Inc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sunco Foods Inc., headquartered in California, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,578,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 1,240,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and about 1,338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Currently, Sunco Foods Inc. has not established any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor does it report on Scope 3 emissions, which cover all other indirect emissions in the value chain. The absence of reduction initiatives indicates a potential area for future commitment to climate action. As of now, there is no data cascaded from a parent or related organization, and all emissions data is directly reported by Sunco Foods Inc. This positions the company in a critical phase of evaluating and potentially enhancing its climate commitments in line with industry standards.

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2023
Scope 1
1,240,000
Scope 2
1,338,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Sunco Foods Inc's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sunco Foods Inc's primary industry is Fruit/vegetable products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sunco Foods Inc's Location?

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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. This request for Sunco Foods Inc is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sunco Foods Inc's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Sunco Foods Inc has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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