Maple Leaf Foods
Maple Leaf Foods Inc., a leading Canadian food processing company, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, and operates extensively across Canada and the United States. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a key player in the protein industry, focusing on the production of high-quality meat products, including fresh and prepared meats, as well as plant-based alternatives. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Maple Leaf Foods offers a diverse range of products, such as premium pork, turkey, and chicken, alongside its growing portfolio of plant-based offerings. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as one of Canada’s most sustainable companies, reflecting its dedication to environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Maple Leaf Foods continues to lead the way in providing nutritious and responsibly sourced food options for consumers.
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Maple Leaf Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,604,640,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 9,748,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 2,263,234,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were approximately 2,630,570,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a minor reduction from 9,898,000 kg CO2e. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from about 2,314,289,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Maple Leaf Foods has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target is part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. Additionally, they have pledged to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% per tonne of product produced by 2030, also against a 2018 baseline. The company has also established a goal to reduce the intensity of its environmental footprint by 50% by 2025 from a 2014 baseline, which encompasses various environmental factors including electricity and natural gas usage. Furthermore, Maple Leaf Foods aims to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. As of 2023, Maple Leaf Foods has maintained its status as the first major carbon-neutral food company globally since 2019, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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