Flowers Foods
Flowers Foods, Inc., a prominent player in the baked goods industry, is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1919, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and distribution of fresh bread, rolls, and snack cakes across the United States. With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Nature's Own, Wonder, and Dave's Killer Bread, Flowers Foods is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation.
The company operates in key regions including the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southwest, ensuring a robust supply chain and extensive market reach. Notable achievements include its consistent ranking among the top bakery companies in the US, driven by a focus on sustainability and customer satisfaction. Flowers Foods continues to thrive by delivering unique products that cater to evolving consumer preferences, solidifying its position in the competitive baked goods market.
+5 vs industry average
Flowers Foods’s score of 22 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Flowers Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Flowers Foods, headquartered in the US, reported total emissions of approximately 264,453,850 kg CO2e, comprising 136,266,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 128,187,850 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Flowers Foods has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease greenhouse gas emissions from both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 20% per metric ton of product, using a 2020 baseline. This target is set to be achieved by 2030. Previously, the company aimed for an 11% reduction in manufacturing GHG emissions per metric ton of product by 2020, which reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainability. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Flowers Foods, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. As part of its climate strategy, Flowers Foods continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards.
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Flowers Foods’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
20% reduction in Scope 2
Reduce emissions (scopes 1 and 2) 20% per metric ton of product off a 2020 baseline.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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