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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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.
Industry Average
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Us Foods's score of 36 is higher than 66% 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 2024, US Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 548,837,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 161,091,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. In 2023, the company disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 52,364,346,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. US Foods has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 32.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to ensure that 67% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will also have science-based targets by 2027. The company's emissions data is sourced directly from US Foods Holding Corp., with no cascading from a parent organisation. This commitment to reducing emissions is part of a broader strategy to address climate change and enhance sustainability within the food and staples retailing sector.
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| 2015 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 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.
