Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Maple Leaf Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods 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).
Maple Leaf Foods has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Maple Leaf Foods's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Maple Leaf Foods amounted to 292,401 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 Maple Leaf Foods decreased by 1.18%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Maple Leaf Foods were 260,644 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Maple Leaf Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,748 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 31,757 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Maple Leaf Foods reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Maple Leaf Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Maple Leaf Foods use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Maple Leaf Foods's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods reported 2,263,234 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 Maple Leaf Foods includes a breakdown across 10 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
Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,263,234 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.99% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.01% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Maple Leaf Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Maple Leaf Foods disclose?
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods reported emissions for 10 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 Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,982,177 tCO₂e (87.58%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 145,245 tCO₂e (6.42%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 60,018 tCO₂e (2.65%)
Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Maple Leaf Foods’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 260,644 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,403 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 76.59 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Maple Leaf Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Maple Leaf Foods's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 76.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 39.25, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Maple Leaf Foods rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods ranked 22 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Maple Leaf Foods among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Maple Leaf Foods's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Maple Leaf Foods reported a total carbon footprint of 2,555,635 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.09% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Maple Leaf Foods's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.2%.a