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Unfi

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is a leading distributor in the natural and organic food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1976, UNFI has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across North America, with operations spanning the US and Canada. The company specialises in providing a diverse range of products, including organic groceries, health and wellness items, and specialty foods, setting itself apart with a commitment to sustainability and quality. UNFI's extensive network and innovative supply chain solutions have positioned it as a key player in the market, serving thousands of retailers and food service operators. With notable achievements such as strategic acquisitions and a focus on expanding its product offerings, UNFI continues to lead the way in promoting healthier food choices and supporting the growth of the natural foods sector.

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56

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Unfi's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Unfi's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 34,407,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 137,440,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 23,433,917,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This highlights the substantial impact of their supply chain and operational activities on overall greenhouse gas emissions. UNFI has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by the end of FY2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 38% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 heavy freight well-to-wheel (WTW) GHG emissions per tonne-kilometre by FY2030. Furthermore, the company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% within the same timeframe. In terms of waste management, UNFI has pledged to achieve zero waste to landfill in its distribution centre operations by 2030. These initiatives reflect UNFI's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 2
48,322,000
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Scope 3
9,080,600,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Unfi'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 Unfi is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Unfi 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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