McCormick & Company, Incorporated
McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in the flavour industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1889, McCormick has established itself as a prominent player in the production of spices, seasonings, and flavour solutions, serving both retail and food service sectors. With major operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. McCormick's extensive product range includes spices, herbs, and flavourings that enhance culinary experiences worldwide. The brand is distinguished by its rigorous sourcing practices and dedication to sustainability, ensuring that its offerings are both authentic and environmentally responsible. As a market leader, McCormick has received numerous accolades for its contributions to the food industry, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in flavour enhancement.
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, McCormick & Company, Incorporated reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. In the United States, the company emitted approximately 24,835,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and about 12,634,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. Globally, the total emissions included approximately 36,927,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 41,497,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside substantial Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 2,144,365,000 kg CO2e, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and waste generated in operations. McCormick has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Long-term, McCormick targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050, alongside a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. McCormick's commitment reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,393,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 60,317,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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