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Yolélé Foods, often referred to simply as Yolélé, is an innovative US-headquartered food company established in 2017 by Senegalese Chef Pierre Thiam. With a primary focus on introducing unique, climate-smart ingredients from West Africa to global markets, Yolélé is pioneering a new path in sustainable food systems.
The company's core product is fonio, an ancient, highly nutritious, and resilient grain native to West Africa. Yolélé offers this flagship grain, alongside fonio chips and pilafs, championing its significant role in regenerative agriculture and empowering smallholder farmers in the region.
As a B Corp Certified enterprise, Yolélé Foods stands as a leader in the sustainable food movement, dedicated to ethical sourcing and environmental stewardship. They have notably achieved market recognition for bringing fonio, a truly impactful and delicious grain, to a wider international audience.
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-4 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Sugar Processing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.441
20182025
The Sugar Processing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Reported emissions
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Yolélé Foods's reported carbon emissions
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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