Conagra Brands Inc

Common Name
Conagra Brands
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
18,300
Ticker
CAG
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Conagra Brands Inc. is a prominent player in the packaged foods industry, focusing on delivering a wide array of frozen, refrigerated, and shelf-stable food products primarily for consumer consumption...

Conagra Brands's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Conagra Brands 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, Conagra Brands 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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Verified Sources Behind Conagra Brands’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Conagra Brands’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Conagra Brands's Corporate Citizenship Report 2023
a. Conagra Brands's Corporate Citizenship Report 2023
b. Conagra Brands's Corporate Citizenship Report 2022
b. Conagra Brands's Corporate Citizenship Report 2022
c. Conagra Brands's Corporate Citizenship Report 2021
c. Conagra Brands's Corporate Citizenship Report 2021
d. Conagra Brands's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020
d. Conagra Brands's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020
e. Conagra Brands's CSR Report 2020
e. Conagra Brands's CSR Report 2020

Insights into Conagra Brands's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Conagra Brands amounted to 759,053 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

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Conagra Brands decreased by 4.85%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Conagra Brands's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-8%+4%-2%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Conagra Brands's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Conagra Brands were 392,471 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Conagra Brands reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Conagra Brands's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a e

Compared to the previous year (2022), Conagra Brands's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are Conagra Brands's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Conagra Brands reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 366,582 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

Has Conagra Brands reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Conagra Brands's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Conagra Brands 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

What methodology does Conagra Brands use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Conagra Brands reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Conagra Brands's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Conagra Brands’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Conagra Brands reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 392,471 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,277 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 31.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Conagra Brands's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1020010,000200,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)KKKKKellanovaYear: 2024Scope 1: 347,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,749Scope 1 Intensity: 27.24 tCO2e/$MCotyYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,554Scope 1 Intensity: 1.45 tCO2e/$MKKKraft HeinzYear: 2023Scope 1: 455,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,640Scope 1 Intensity: 17.12 tCO2e/$MCampbell'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 465,711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,636Scope 1 Intensity: 48.33 tCO2e/$MPost HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 315,513 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,923Scope 1 Intensity: 39.82 tCO2e/$MSprouts Farmers MarketYear: 2024Scope 1: 88,079 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,719Scope 1 Intensity: 11.41 tCO2e/$MConstellation BrandsYear: 2025Scope 1: 303,607 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,209Scope 1 Intensity: 29.74 tCO2e/$MMolson Coors BeverageYear: 2024Scope 1: 525,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,627Scope 1 Intensity: 45.20 tCO2e/$MFlowers FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 158,322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,091Scope 1 Intensity: 31.10 tCO2e/$MPriceSmartYear: 2023Scope 1: 70,795 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,412Scope 1 Intensity: 16.05 tCO2e/$MFarmer BrosYear: 2022Scope 1: 19 tCO2eRevenue: $M 315Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MDarling IngredientsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,936,042 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,715Scope 1 Intensity: 338.75 tCO2e/$MBellring BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MSmithfield FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 237,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,640Scope 1 Intensity: 16.23 tCO2e/$MHormel FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 625,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,110Scope 1 Intensity: 51.64 tCO2e/$MCal-Maine FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 151,109 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,146Scope 1 Intensity: 48.03 tCO2e/$MJ&J Snack FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,575Scope 1 Intensity: 13.69 tCO2e/$MTreeHouse FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 125,035 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,432Scope 1 Intensity: 36.44 tCO2e/$MGeneral MillsYear: 2024Scope 1: 307,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,857Scope 1 Intensity: 15.50 tCO2e/$MJ M SmuckerYear: 2022Scope 1: 197,694 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,999Scope 1 Intensity: 24.72 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 722,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,351Scope 1 Intensity: 135.11 tCO2e/$MMcCormick & CompanyYear: 2023Scope 1: 34,432 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,662Scope 1 Intensity: 5.17 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 392,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,277Scope 1 Intensity: 31.97 tCO2e/$M

How does Conagra Brands's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Conagra Brands reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 31.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 27.24 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Conagra Brands rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Conagra Brands ranked 15 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Conagra Brands is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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