Sysco Corporation

Sysco Corporation, headquartered in the US and operating in the Wholesale trade and commission trade services industry, reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2 million kg CO2e in 2023.

In 2022, the company disclosed comprehensive emissions data, including Scope 1 emissions of about 1.06 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of approximately 227 million kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were substantial, with significant categories including purchased goods and services at approximately 63.7 billion kg CO2e, and upstream transportation and distribution at about 6.2 billion kg CO2e.

Sysco has set a near-term Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) target, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. This target is classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C. Additionally, Sysco commits that 67% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2026. The company's 2019 Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.3 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were around 320 million kg CO2e.

Their climate commitments include initiatives such as progress on Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction goals through electric vehicle deliveries and fleet asset renewal.