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Sunopta

Sunopta Inc., headquartered in California, is a leading player in the organic and natural food industry, specialising in plant-based ingredients and consumer products. Founded in 1973, the company has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable sourcing and processing, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Sunopta's core offerings include organic grains, seeds, and plant-based beverages, distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including certifications that underscore its dedication to organic practices and innovation in food processing. With a strong market position, Sunopta continues to drive growth in the health-conscious consumer segment, making it a trusted name in the organic food landscape.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Sunopta's score of 25 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sunopta's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sunopta reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,810,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 19,873,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 62,683,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 40,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 18,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 58,000,000 kg CO2e. Sunopta is committed to achieving significant sustainability goals, particularly at its new Midlothian facility, where it aims for zero waste by the end of 2025. This initiative reflects the company's long-term strategy to enhance operational excellence and reduce environmental impact across its operations, specifically targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. As of now, Sunopta has not disclosed any data related to Scope 3 emissions. The company continues to focus on its climate commitments, aligning with industry standards for carbon reduction and sustainability practices.

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38,000,000
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Scope 2
17,500,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sunopta's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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. This request for Sunopta is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sunopta is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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