The J.M. Smucker Company, commonly known as Smucker's, is a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, USA. Founded in 1897, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the acquisition of notable brands like Jif and Folgers, which have solidified its market position.
Specialising in a diverse range of products, J.M. Smucker offers everything from fruit spreads and peanut butter to coffee and pet food. Their commitment to quality and innovation sets them apart, ensuring that their offerings resonate with consumers. With a strong presence across North America, J.M. Smucker continues to achieve notable success, making it a trusted name in households and a leader in the industry.
+9 vs industry average
Jm Smucker’s score of 26 is higher than 60% 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 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Jm Smucker's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, The J.M. Smucker Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5.6 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes 153,968,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,398,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 5,539,274,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Smucker aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 22% per unit of sold product over the same timeframe. The company has previously achieved a 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2020, compared to 2014 levels. Furthermore, Smucker has signed virtual power purchase agreements to significantly reduce GHG emissions, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable practices. These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines, ensuring that their targets contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The J.M. Smucker Company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability efforts while addressing the challenges of climate change.
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Jm Smucker’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2025
We signed a virtual power purchase agreement to significantl…
We signed a virtual power purchase agreement to significantly reduce GHG emissions.
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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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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