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Sunsweet

Sunsweet Growers, Inc., commonly known as Sunsweet, is a leading player in the dried fruit industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1917, the company has established itself as a pioneer in producing high-quality dried fruits, particularly prunes, which are renowned for their health benefits and unique flavour. With major operations in California's San Joaquin Valley, Sunsweet has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative products that cater to health-conscious consumers. Their core offerings, such as Sunsweet prunes and a variety of dried fruit snacks, stand out for their commitment to quality and sustainability. As a market leader, Sunsweet has garnered numerous accolades for its products, solidifying its position as a trusted brand in the health food sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sunsweet'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 Sugar 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

Sunsweet's score of 7 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sunsweet's reported carbon emissions

Sunsweet, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or climate commitments in detail. However, the company is likely to be engaged in industry-standard practices aimed at reducing environmental impact, as many organisations in the sector are increasingly focusing on sustainability and climate action. For a comprehensive understanding of Sunsweet's climate initiatives, further information would be required.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sunsweet's primary industry is Sugar, 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. Sunsweet 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.

Sunsweet 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.

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