McCormick & Company Inc
McCormick & Company's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, McCormick & Company 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, McCormick & Company has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
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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 McCormick & Company's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of McCormick & Company amounted to 75,628 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 McCormick & Company decreased by 2.31%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
McCormick & Company's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are McCormick & Company's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of McCormick & Company were 34,432 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has McCormick & Company reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, McCormick & Company's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), McCormick & Company's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are McCormick & Company's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, McCormick & Company reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 41,577 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 41,196 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has McCormick & Company reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, McCormick & Company's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 51.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), McCormick & Company's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that McCormick & Company 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does McCormick & Company use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, McCormick & Company reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
McCormick & Company's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into McCormick & Company's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, McCormick & Company reported 3,040,545 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 McCormick & Company includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 10 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
McCormick & Company's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are McCormick & Company's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, McCormick & Company reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,040,545 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has McCormick & Company reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, McCormick & Company's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 17.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), McCormick & Company's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that McCormick & Company 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into McCormick & Company’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, McCormick & Company reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 34,432 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,662 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
McCormick & Company's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does McCormick & Company's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, McCormick & Company reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 24.85 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does McCormick & Company rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, McCormick & Company ranked 4 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places McCormick & Company among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into McCormick & Company's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, McCormick & Company reported a total carbon footprint of 3,116,173 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.1% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to McCormick & Company's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.32%. a