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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 307,700a | 335,600b | 317,900c | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 10,600a | 20,700b | 74,100c | |
Location-Based | N/A | N/A | 514,700c | |
Total Scope 3 | 15,497,000a | 19,110,800b | 19,234,400c | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 15.4956a | 16.7013b | 16.7379c |
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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).a
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.ab
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of General Mills were 307,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, General Mills's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 12.3%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
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.ab
In 2024, General Mills reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,600 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
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.ab
In 2024, General Mills reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
In 2024, General Mills reported 15,497,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
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.a
In 2024, General Mills reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,497,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.ab
In 2024, General Mills reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 307,700 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 19,857 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.5 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, General Mills reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.5 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 39.77, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, General Mills ranked 5 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places General Mills among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
In 2024, General Mills reported a total carbon footprint of 15,815,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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.ab
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%.a