Sysco Corporation
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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sysco Corporation's score of 19 is higher than 53% 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
In 2019, Sysco Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 72,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion (1,131,000,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (130,000,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, attributed to purchased electricity, accounted for about 320,000,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 70,400,000,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes purchased goods and services (63,360,000,000 kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (2,112,000,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (4,224,000,000 kg CO2e). Sysco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Additionally, Sysco is committed to ensuring that 67% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2026. These initiatives reflect Sysco's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the food and staples retailing sector.
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| Scope 1 | 1,300,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 320,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 70,400,000,000 |
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