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.
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Jm Smucker's score of 49 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, J.M. Smucker reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,637,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 153,968,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,398,000 kg CO2e from market-based 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, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, J.M. Smucker aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 22% per unit of sold product over the same period. Previously, the company achieved a 12.9% reduction in Scope 2 emissions intensity by 2020, surpassing its initial goal of 10%. J.M. Smucker has also signed virtual power purchase agreements to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. The company is actively working towards reducing energy intensity at its facilities by 5% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline, reflecting its ongoing efforts to enhance energy efficiency and mitigate climate impact.
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2009 | 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 159,215,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 211,436,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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