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Us Foods

US Foods, a leading foodservice distributor, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in the food distribution industry, serving a diverse range of customers, including restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. With a robust portfolio of over 350,000 products, US Foods offers unique solutions that cater to the specific needs of its clients, including fresh produce, meat, and dairy products. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, providing tailored services that enhance operational efficiency for its customers. As one of the largest foodservice distributors in the country, US Foods has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for sustainability and customer service excellence, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the food industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Us Foods's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

40

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Us Foods's score of 40 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Us Foods's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, US Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 613,048,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 159,595,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 22,356,003,090 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 32.5% by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, US Foods is committed to ensuring that 67% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2027. These targets align with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, demonstrating US Foods' dedication to sustainability and climate action within the food and staples retailing sector.

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20152019202120222023
Scope 1
677,195,197
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
247,213,985
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

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
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Medium
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Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Us Foods's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Us Foods is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Us Foods 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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