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.
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Flowers Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Flowers Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 146,473,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 132,846,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were approximately 157,885,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 133,428,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the years, the company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to decrease emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 20% per metric ton of product, using a 2020 baseline, by 2030. Flowers Foods has also set an earlier target to reduce manufacturing greenhouse gas emissions by 11% per metric ton of product, which was aimed for completion by 2020. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2, while currently not reporting on Scope 3 emissions. The manufacturing emissions intensity has been reported at approximately 221.0 kg CO2e per metric ton of product in 2023, reflecting the company's ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and reduce its environmental impact. Overall, Flowers Foods is actively working towards its climate commitments, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 190,807,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 327,999,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Flowers 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.
