Utz
Utz Quality Foods, commonly known as Utz, is a prominent player in the snack food industry, headquartered in Hanover, US. Founded in 1921, the company has established itself as a leader in producing a wide range of savoury snacks, including potato chips, pretzels, and cheese balls. Utz is renowned for its commitment to quality and flavour, utilising traditional recipes and high-quality ingredients that set its products apart in a competitive market. With a strong presence in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States, Utz has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its product line and strategic acquisitions. The brand is celebrated for its iconic snacks, which have garnered a loyal customer base and numerous industry accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the snack food sector.
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Utz's score of 21 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Utz's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Utz reported total emissions of approximately 90,194,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 70,379,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 19,815,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This represents a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 108,188,200 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 85,786,300 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 22,401,900 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Utz has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its emissions intensity, which has improved from approximately 0.0000803 kg CO2e per USD in 2022 to about 0.0000590 kg CO2e per USD in 2023, indicating a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing carbon footprints. Utz's headquarters is located in the US, and while specific Scope 3 emissions data is not available, the company is actively working towards improving its overall climate impact.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 85,786,300 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 22,401,900 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Utz is not committed to any 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.
