Conagra Brands, Inc., a leading player in the food industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1919, the company has evolved through strategic acquisitions and innovations, establishing a diverse portfolio that includes frozen, refrigerated, and shelf-stable products. Renowned for its iconic brands such as Marie Callender's, Healthy Choice, and Reddi-wip, Conagra focuses on delivering quality and convenience to consumers. The company’s commitment to sustainability and product innovation has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name in households nationwide. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, Conagra Brands continues to shape the future of food.
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In 2024, Conagra Brands reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 490,454,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 346,039,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 836,493,000 kg CO2e for these two scopes. In 2023, the company disclosed emissions of approximately 392,471,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 366,582,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant Scope 3 emission figure of about 8,508,086,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Conagra Brands has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using a fiscal year 2020 baseline. This target is consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% per metric tonne of material sourced within the same timeframe. The company has previously aimed for a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per pound of product produced by 2020, which reflects its ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and sustainable sourcing practices. Conagra Brands is headquartered in the United States and continues to work towards its sustainability goals while addressing its carbon footprint across various scopes of emissions.
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| 2008 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 329,256,000 | 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 | 397,747,000 | 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 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - |
Conagra Brands's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
Conagra Brands has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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