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McCain Foods, commonly known simply as McCain, was established in 1957 and holds its headquarters in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, Canada. This family-owned enterprise has since grown into a global leader within the food products industry.
Primarily known for its frozen potato products, McCain is the world's largest manufacturer of French fries and other prepared potato specialities. Their extensive portfolio also encompasses a wide range of frozen foods, including appetisers, pizzas, and vegetables, distributed across over 160 countries.
Through consistent innovation in food processing and a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, McCain Foods continues to define market standards. Their dedication to quality and responsible sourcing provides convenient and delicious food solutions to consumers worldwide.
+13 vs industry average
Mccain Foods’s score of 30 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
McCain Foods, a Food products nec company headquartered in CA, reported its latest Scope 1 and 2 emissions as approximately 1.04 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This shows a decrease from about 1.29 billion kg CO2e in 2024 and approximately 1.30 billion kg CO2e in 2023. Looking further back, their Scope 1 and 2 emissions were around 1.45 billion kg CO2e in 2018.
McCain Foods has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50%, and its Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 60% by 2030, using a 2017 baseline. Additionally, they target a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions intensity against the same 2017 baseline.
McCain Foods' climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 52% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. They also commit to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 31% per tonne of finished product over the same timeframe. These targets are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, McCain Foods aims to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 1.5% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2030.
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2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Energy & Industry: McCain Foods Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* McC…
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Energy & Industry: McCain Foods Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* McC…
2030
27.5% reduction in scope 3 total
Energy & Industry: McCain Foods Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* McC…
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