Kraft Heinz Co

Common Name
Kraft Heinz
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
36,000
Ticker
KHC
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
The Kraft Heinz Company is a globally recognized food and beverage conglomerate formed through the merger of Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Company in 2015. Specializing in the production and distri...

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.

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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).

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.

Kraft Heinz's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-5%-3%-14%-9%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

What are Kraft Heinz's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Kraft Heinz reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 399,330 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 548,907 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

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.

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.

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.

Kraft Heinz's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

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.

Kraft Heinz's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202307 M14 M21 M28 MtCO2e+8%+10%-1%-11%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 17,483,259 tCOâ‚‚e (71.85%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,922,914 tCOâ‚‚e (12.01%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,290,367 tCOâ‚‚e (5.3%)

Kraft Heinz's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(5.3%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(12.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(71.9%)

Insights into Kraft Heinz's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Kraft Heinz reported a total carbon footprint of 25,337,195 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.

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%.

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