Yasso, officially known as Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt, is a leading player in the frozen dessert industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly gained recognition for its innovative approach to healthier indulgence, offering a range of frozen Greek yogurt bars and pints that cater to health-conscious consumers. With a commitment to quality, Yasso's products are unique for their high protein content and lower calorie count compared to traditional ice creams, making them a popular choice among fitness enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike. The brand has achieved significant milestones, including widespread distribution across major retailers in North America, solidifying its position as a go-to option for guilt-free treats. Yasso continues to thrive in the competitive frozen dessert market, celebrated for its delicious flavours and nutritious offerings.
How does Yasso'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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Yasso's score of 90 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yasso, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is a current subsidiary of Unilever PLC, which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. Yasso's climate strategy is aligned with Unilever's sustainability goals, including targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other frameworks such as CDP, RE100, and Climate Pledge, all of which are cascaded from Unilever. While specific reduction targets for Yasso are not detailed, the overarching commitments from Unilever include significant efforts to reduce emissions across all scopes. This includes initiatives aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2039, with a focus on reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. As a subsidiary, Yasso is expected to contribute to these ambitious targets, although specific metrics for their own emissions have not been disclosed. In summary, while Yasso does not provide individual emissions data, it is part of a larger corporate family that is actively engaged in climate action through established frameworks and targets set by Unilever PLC.
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| 2008 | 2010 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,167,662,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,618,220,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Yasso's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 5% since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Yasso 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.