General Mills Inc

Common Name
General Mills
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
34,000
Ticker
GIS
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
General Mills Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods. It operates in the retail, foodservice, and commercial baking industries, offering a diverse portfolio that ...

General Mills's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, General Mills 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, General Mills has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Insights into General Mills's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of General Mills amounted to 318,300 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).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of General Mills decreased by 10.67%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

General Mills's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e+3%+24%+7%-13%+6%-8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are General Mills's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of General Mills were 307,700 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has General Mills reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, General Mills's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 15.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), General Mills's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are General Mills's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, General Mills reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,600 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.

Has General Mills reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), General Mills's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 48.79% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does General Mills use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, General Mills reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.

General Mills's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into General Mills's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, General Mills reported 15,497,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2024 disclosure of General Mills includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

General Mills's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202405 M10 M15 M20 MtCO2e-9%+11%-1%-19%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are General Mills's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, General Mills reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,497,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Compared to the previous year (2023), General Mills's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 18.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

Insights into General Mills's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, General Mills reported a total carbon footprint of 15,815,300 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.76% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to General Mills's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.95%.

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