Unfi
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.
+25 vs industry average
Unfi’s score of 42 is higher than 63% 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
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Unfi's reported carbon emissions
UNFI's latest reported carbon emissions data for the fiscal year 2024 shows a significant environmental footprint. The company reported approximately 26.3 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, alongside approximately 334.1 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and approximately 120.4 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions (market-based).
Looking back, UNFI's total reported emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2 + Scope 3) have shown variability:
- 2024: Approximately 26.7 billion kg CO2e
- 2023: Approximately 25.0 billion kg CO2e
- 2022: Approximately 25.6 billion kg CO2e
- 2021: Approximately 20.7 billion kg CO2e
- 2020: Approximately 20.5 billion kg CO2e
- 2019: Approximately 18.7 billion kg CO2e
UNFI has established several climate commitments and reduction targets to address its environmental impact. Notably, the company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with a nearer-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from all other emission sources by 50% by the end of FY2030, using a FY2020 baseline. Furthermore, UNFI is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% by FY2030.
Additional targets include a 38% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 heavy freight well-to-wheel (WTW) GHG emissions from transportation per tonne kilometre by FY2030. UNFI also aims for a 30% reduction in distribution centre energy intensity from a 2020 baseline and has a goal to achieve zero waste to landfill in distribution centre operations by 2030. They have also set a target to reduce food waste from their distribution centres by 50% by FY2025, with an adjusted FY2022 baseline. UNFI's climate goals have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Unfi’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
8 goals2050
We aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
We aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2024
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