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Unfi
Food Product ManufacturingUnited StatesBSE: SOURCENTRL.BO
Last verified 1 month agonaturalfoodsrl.com
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is a leading distributor in the food products nec industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1976, UNFI has established itself as a key player in the natural and organic food sector, serving a diverse range of customers across North America.
With a focus on providing high-quality products, UNFI offers an extensive portfolio that includes organic groceries, specialty foods, and health and wellness items. Their commitment to sustainability and innovation sets them apart in a competitive market.
UNFI's strategic acquisitions and partnerships have solidified its position as a market leader, enabling the company to achieve significant milestones in growth and service expansion. As a trusted supplier, UNFI continues to shape the future of the food industry with its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.
42
DitchCarbon score
+25 vs industry average
Unfi’s score of 42 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Unfi's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, UNFI reported a total of approximately 490 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Their Scope 3 emissions for the same year were approximately 25.9 billion kg CO2e.
UNFI has established several climate commitments:
- Net Zero Ambition: The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
- Near-Term Targets:
- A 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from all other emission sources by the end of fiscal year 2030, based on a fiscal year 2020 baseline.
- A 38% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 heavy freight well-to-wheel (WTW) GHG emissions from transportation per tonne kilometre by fiscal year 2030, from a fiscal year 2020 baseline.
- A 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by fiscal year 2030.
- Waste Reduction: A commitment to zero waste to landfill in distribution centre operations by 2030, and a target to reduce food waste from distribution centres by 50% by the end of fiscal year 2025, with a baseline adjusted to fiscal year 2022.
UNFI's climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with reductions to keep warming to Well-below 2°C. For Scope 1 and 2 emissions from "all other emission sources," they are on track to meet their 50% reduction target by FY2030, and on track for Scope 2 emissions in general by FY2030.
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Unfi’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
UNFI also commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from all other emission sources 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
On track50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
UNFI also commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from all other emission sources 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
Behind target50%
2030
38% reduction in scope 3 downstream
UNFI commits to reduce scope 1 and 3 heavy freight well-to-wheel (WTW) GHG emissions from transportation 38% per tonne kilometer by FY2030 f…
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Unfi1 month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unfi’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2024, Unfi's reported total greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 25.9 billion kg CO₂e. The company's Scope 1 emissions were around 334 million kg CO₂e, while Scope 2 emissions, based on market-based accounting, were roughly 120 million kg CO₂e. The majority, over 25.8 billion kg CO₂e, came from Scope 3, which includes upstream and downstream activities. This data highlights the significant carbon footprint of Unfi's operations, especially in its supply chain, and underscores the importance of ongoing emission reduction efforts within the food products sector.
Data year: 2024
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