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.
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Industry Average
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Us Foods's score of 45 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Us Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, US Foods reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 22,356,003,090 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 613,048,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 159,595,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 22,356,003,090 kg CO2e, stem from Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from their value chain, including purchased goods and services. US Foods has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 32.5% by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with science-based targets, ensuring that their reduction efforts are consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. 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 initiatives reflect US Foods's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint within the food and staples retailing sector.
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| 2015 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Us Foods 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.
