Public Profile

VPGC

VPGC, or Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, is a prominent player in the poultry industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1944, VPGC has established itself as a leader in poultry production, primarily serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions. The cooperative focuses on providing high-quality poultry products, including broilers and turkeys, while emphasising sustainable farming practices. VPGC's unique approach combines advanced farming techniques with a commitment to animal welfare, setting it apart in a competitive market. The cooperative has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its operational capacity and enhancing its supply chain efficiency. With a strong market position, VPGC continues to be recognised for its contributions to the poultry sector, ensuring that consumers receive top-notch products while supporting local farmers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does VPGC'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

VPGC's score of 10 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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VPGC's reported carbon emissions

VPGC, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without concrete figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or initiatives. However, the absence of emissions data suggests that VPGC may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, it is essential for VPGC to establish clear climate commitments and reduction targets to align with global efforts in mitigating climate change.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. VPGC's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. VPGC 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.

VPGC 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.

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