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Food Product Manufacturing
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Sysco Corporation

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Sysco Corporation, a leading global foodservice distributor, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1969, Sysco has established itself as a pivotal player in the foodservice industry, providing a comprehensive range of products and services tailored to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. With a diverse portfolio that includes fresh produce, frozen foods, and kitchen supplies, Sysco stands out for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous acquisitions that have expanded its market reach and product offerings. Recognised for its innovative solutions and exceptional customer service, Sysco continues to maintain a strong market position, serving as a trusted partner for foodservice operators worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sysco Corporation'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.

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Sysco Corporation's score of 25 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sysco Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Sysco Corporation, headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. The company has pledged to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 27.5% by the year 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. In addition to its direct emissions reduction goals, Sysco is also focusing on its supply chain impact. The corporation aims for 67% of its suppliers, measured by emissions from purchased goods and services as well as upstream transportation and distribution, to establish science-based targets by 2026. This commitment aligns with industry standards for climate action and reflects Sysco's dedication to a comprehensive approach to sustainability. As of now, there is no specific emissions data available for the most recent year. However, Sysco's targets are classified as consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C, demonstrating the company's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sysco Corporation'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 Sysco Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sysco Corporation is participating in some 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
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