Kraft Heinz Co
Kraft Heinz's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kraft Heinz 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).
Kraft Heinz has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kraft Heinz's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kraft Heinz amounted to 1,004,879 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 Kraft Heinz decreased by 5.22%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Kraft Heinz's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kraft Heinz's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kraft Heinz were 455,972 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kraft Heinz reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kraft Heinz's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kraft Heinz's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.13%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Kraft Heinz's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kraft Heinz reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 399,330 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 548,907 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Kraft Heinz reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kraft Heinz's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 22.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kraft Heinz's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kraft Heinz 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Kraft Heinz use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kraft Heinz reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Kraft Heinz's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kraft Heinz's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kraft Heinz reported 24,332,316 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 2023 disclosure of Kraft Heinz includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Kraft Heinz's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kraft Heinz's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kraft Heinz reported total Scope 3 emissions of 24,332,316 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 90.33% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.67% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kraft Heinz reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kraft Heinz's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kraft Heinz 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kraft Heinz's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kraft Heinz disclose?
In 2023, Kraft Heinz reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Kraft Heinz's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kraft Heinz's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 17,483,259 tCO₂e (71.85%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,922,914 tCO₂e (12.01%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,290,367 tCO₂e (5.3%)
Kraft Heinz's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kraft Heinz's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kraft Heinz reported a total carbon footprint of 25,337,195 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.06% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Kraft Heinz's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.17%. a