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Sugar Processing
US
updated 20 hours ago

Welch Foods Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Welch Foods Inc., a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1869, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of grape-based products, particularly its renowned grape juice and jams. Welch's unique approach to using high-quality Concord grapes sets its offerings apart in a competitive market. Over the years, Welch Foods has achieved notable milestones, including its status as a cooperative owned by grape growers, which underscores its commitment to quality and sustainability. With a strong market position, Welch's products are synonymous with family traditions and wholesome goodness, making it a trusted name in households across the nation.

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12

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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Welch Foods Inc.'s score of 12 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

53%

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Welch Foods Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Welch Foods Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 357,759,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 42,215,562 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 19,676,745 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 295,866,693 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 132,728,589 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 99,457,002 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions figures, Welch Foods Inc. has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company is a current subsidiary and does not inherit emissions data from a parent organisation. As such, their climate strategy appears to be in the early stages, with no specific science-based targets or pledges outlined in the available data. Overall, while Welch Foods Inc. has a significant carbon footprint, further details on their climate commitments and reduction strategies are currently lacking.

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2022
Scope 1
42,215,562
Scope 2
19,676,745
Scope 3
295,866,693

How Carbon Intensive is Welch Foods Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Welch Foods Inc.'s primary industry is Sugar Processing, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Welch Foods Inc.'s Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Welch Foods Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Welch Foods Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 45% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
45%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
34%
Processing of Sold Products
12%
Capital Goods
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Welch Foods Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Welch Foods Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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