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Cal-Maine Foods Inc

Common Name
Cal-Maine Foods
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products
Employees
3,683
Ticker
CALM
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. is a prominent player in the agribusiness sector, primarily focusing on the production, grading, packing, marketing, and distribution of fresh shell eggs. As the largest producer ...

Cal-Maine Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Cal-Maine Foods's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Cal-Maine Foods's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Cal-Maine Foods's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCal-Maine Foods amounted to299,189metric 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

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cal-Maine Foodsincreased by 23.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cal-Maine Foods were 204,586 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 1 emissions increased by 35.39%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Cal-Maine Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 94,603 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.a

Has Cal-Maine Foods reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 2 emissions(Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cal-Maine Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Cal-Maine Foods use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Cal-Maine Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a

Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Cal-Maine Foods’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Cal-Maine Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 204,586 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,326 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 87.94 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Cal-Maine Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,00050,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,0005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AKSUniversalYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,983 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,749Scope 1 Intensity: 39.65 tCO2e/$MSpectrum Brands HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,919Scope 1 Intensity: 8.44 tCO2e/$MBunge GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,665,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,108Scope 1 Intensity: 31.37 tCO2e/$MAAAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MWeis MarketsYear: 2023Scope 1: 116,710 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,697Scope 1 Intensity: 24.85 tCO2e/$MBoston BeerYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,013Scope 1 Intensity: 22.74 tCO2e/$MCotyYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,893Scope 1 Intensity: 1.55 tCO2e/$MNewell BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 212,438 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,582Scope 1 Intensity: 28.02 tCO2e/$MBrown-FormanYear: 2024Scope 1: 167,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,178Scope 1 Intensity: 40.13 tCO2e/$MAdtalem Global EducationYear: 2024Scope 1: 434 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,585Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MTyson FoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,561,979 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,282Scope 1 Intensity: 66.85 tCO2e/$MHain Celestial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,736Scope 1 Intensity: 19.10 tCO2e/$MKKKindercare Learning CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,492 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,663Scope 1 Intensity: 8.82 tCO2e/$MBellring BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MSmithfield FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,179,135 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,142Scope 1 Intensity: 154.09 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 344,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,272Scope 1 Intensity: 11.37 tCO2e/$MSSSkillsoftYear: 2024Scope 1: 423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 531Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MTurning Point BrandsYear: 2020Scope 1: 1,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 405Scope 1 Intensity: 4.89 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 490,454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,051Scope 1 Intensity: 40.70 tCO2e/$MJ M SmuckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,179Scope 1 Intensity: 20.23 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MArcher-Daniels-Midland CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 85,530Scope 1 Intensity: 143.81 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 736,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,468Scope 1 Intensity: 113.92 tCO2e/$MCal-Maine FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 204,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,326Scope 1 Intensity: 87.94 tCO2e/$M

How does Cal-Maine Foods's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Cal-Maine Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 87.94 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 24.85, 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 2024, Cal-Maine Foods ranked 20 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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

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