Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills, a leading flour milling and ingredient company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 2014, Ardent Mills emerged from the merger of several prominent milling companies, quickly establishing itself as a key player in the grain-based foods industry. The company offers a diverse range of products, including flour, whole grains, and customised blends, catering to the needs of bakers, food manufacturers, and foodservice operators. Ardent Mills is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, leveraging advanced milling technology and sustainable practices. With a strong market position, Ardent Mills has achieved notable milestones, such as its extensive network of mills and distribution centres, which ensures reliable supply and service. The company continues to lead in the industry by focusing on customer collaboration and product development.
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Ardent Mills's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Ardent Mills reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,918,257,000 kg CO2e. The majority of these emissions, about 3,706,517,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, indicating significant indirect emissions primarily from their supply chain and product use. The remaining emissions, approximately 211,740,000 kg CO2e, are classified as Scope 1 and 2, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Currently, Ardent Mills has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. This lack of defined climate commitments may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing emissions, particularly within the agricultural and milling sectors. As the company continues to navigate its environmental impact, further transparency regarding future climate strategies and goals will be essential for stakeholders and the public.
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| Scope 3 | 3,706,517,000 |
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Ardent Mills 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.
