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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Unfi's score of 59 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Unfi's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 23,433,917,000 kg CO2e, which includes 344,074,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 137,440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 23,433,917,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in emissions reporting. UNFI has set ambitious climate targets as part of their sustainability strategy. They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, they are committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, UNFI plans to cut 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 are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to well below 2°C. UNFI's proactive approach to managing their carbon footprint underscores their commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices in the food and staples retailing sector.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Unfi is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
