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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Unfi's score of 61 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,433,917,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 344,074,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 137,440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Notably, UNFI's Scope 3 emissions, which account for the majority of their carbon footprint, totalled approximately 23,433,917,000 kg CO2e. UNFI has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, UNFI is committed to reducing Scope 1 and 3 heavy freight well-to-wheel (WTW) emissions by 38% per tonne-kilometre by FY2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect UNFI's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the food and staples retailing sector.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 113,637,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 129,632,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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