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Sugar Processing
US
updated 2 days ago

Yolélé Foods

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Yolélé Foods, headquartered in the United States, is a pioneering company in the food industry, specialising in the production and distribution of African-inspired ingredients and meals. Founded in 2017, Yolélé has quickly established itself as a leader in the market, focusing on the promotion of fonio, a nutrient-rich ancient grain that is gluten-free and sustainably sourced from West Africa. With a commitment to quality and authenticity, Yolélé Foods offers a range of unique products, including fonio grain, ready-to-eat meals, and snacks that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Africa. The company’s dedication to sustainability and community empowerment has garnered significant attention, positioning Yolélé as a notable player in the health-conscious and ethically-minded food sector. Through its innovative approach, Yolélé Foods continues to inspire consumers to explore the flavours and benefits of African cuisine.

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How does Yolélé Foods'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.

8

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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Yolélé Foods's score of 8 is lower than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yolélé Foods's reported carbon emissions

Yolélé Foods, headquartered in the US, currently does not have any publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The absence of emissions data suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. As of now, Yolélé Foods has not inherited any emissions data from a parent company, nor does it have any specific science-based targets (SBTi) or climate pledges documented. This indicates a potential opportunity for the company to develop and implement robust sustainability strategies in line with industry standards. In the broader context, the food industry is increasingly focusing on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices. Yolélé Foods may benefit from aligning its future initiatives with these trends to improve its environmental impact and meet consumer expectations for climate responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yolélé Foods's primary industry is Sugar, which is high 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. This request for Yolélé Foods is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Yolélé Foods 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.

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