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Hostess Brands LLC

Hostess Brands LLC, a prominent player in the snack food industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1919, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and resilience, particularly known for its iconic products such as Twinkies, HoHos, and Ding Dongs. With a strong operational presence across North America, Hostess has established itself as a leader in the baked goods sector. The company focuses on producing a diverse range of sweet snacks, characterised by their unique flavours and convenient packaging. Hostess Brands has achieved significant market recognition, consistently ranking among the top snack manufacturers in the country. Its commitment to quality and consumer satisfaction has solidified its position as a beloved brand, making it a staple in households nationwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hostess Brands LLC's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Hostess Brands LLC's score of 20 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hostess Brands LLC's reported carbon emissions

Hostess Brands LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures, it is unclear how their emissions profile looks in terms of Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. The absence of documented reduction initiatives or commitments suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Hostess Brands may need to establish clear climate commitments to align with broader environmental goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hostess Brands LLC's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hostess Brands LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Hostess Brands LLC is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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