Vital Farms
Vital Farms, a leading player in the ethical food industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a pioneer in pasture-raised farming, focusing primarily on eggs and butter. Vital Farms is renowned for its commitment to animal welfare, offering products that come from hens raised on open pastures, which sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and transparency, Vital Farms has garnered a loyal customer base and achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with local farmers and certifications that highlight their ethical practices. Their core offerings, including pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed butter, are celebrated for their superior quality and taste, reinforcing the brand's position as a trusted name in the organic food sector.
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Vital Farms's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Vital Farms reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 652,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 644,274,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes Scope 1 emissions at about 5,806,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,394,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of around 253,847,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,426,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,309,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 253,847,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of approximately 174,313,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1,955,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 3,983,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 168,375,000 kg CO2e. Vital Farms has set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal to decrease its operational (Scope 1 and 2) emissions intensity by 25% by 2027, using 2022 as the base year. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are directly reported by Vital Farms, Inc. The company continues to focus on transparency and accountability in its sustainability efforts.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,208,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,985,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 77,654,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Vital Farms is not participating in any 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.
