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Pre-Prepared Foods
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updated 2 months ago

Zatarain's Brands, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Zatarain's Brands, Inc., a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, is a prominent player in the food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1889, Zatarain's has established itself as a leader in the production of New Orleans-style food products, specialising in seasonings, rice mixes, and ready-to-eat meals that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Louisiana. With a strong presence in major operational regions across the US, Zatarain's is renowned for its unique offerings, including jambalaya, gumbo, and various spice blends that capture the essence of Creole and Cajun cuisine. The brand's commitment to quality and authenticity has earned it a loyal customer base and a notable market position within the food sector. Zatarain's continues to innovate while honouring its rich history, making it a staple in kitchens nationwide.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pre-Prepared Foods 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

Zatarain's Brands, Inc.'s score of 43 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zatarain's Brands, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from McCormick & Company, Incorporated

Zatarain's Brands, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Incorporated, which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. As part of its corporate family, Zatarain's emissions data and climate strategies are cascaded from McCormick & Company. This includes adherence to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are integral to McCormick's sustainability framework. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Zatarain's are not detailed in the available information. Zatarain's commitment to climate action is aligned with McCormick's broader sustainability goals, which focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, the company is expected to follow the initiatives and targets set by its parent organisation, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship within the food industry.

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Scope 2
60,317,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Zatarain's Brands, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zatarain's Brands, Inc.'s primary industry is Pre-Prepared Foods, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Zatarain's Brands, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Zatarain's Brands, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Zatarain's Brands, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Zatarain's Brands, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and increased by approximately 8% since 2019, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
76%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
7%
Capital Goods
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Processing of Sold Products
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Zatarain's Brands, 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.

Zatarain's Brands, 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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