Cal-Maine Foods Inc
Cal-Maine Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Cal-Maine Foods completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Cal-Maine Foods has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cal-Maine Foods's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cal-Maine Foods amounted to 242,727 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cal-Maine Foods were 151,109 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
What are Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Cal-Maine Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 91,618 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
What methodology does Cal-Maine Foods use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Cal-Maine Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Cal-Maine Foods’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Cal-Maine Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 151,109 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,146 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 48.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cal-Maine Foods's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Cal-Maine Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 48.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 24.72 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Cal-Maine Foods rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Cal-Maine Foods ranked 19 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Cal-Maine Foods among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a