Post Holdings Inc

Common Name
Post Holdings
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
11,480
Ticker
POST
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Post Holdings Inc. is a food manufacturing company that plays a vital role in the consumer goods sector. It is primarily known for producing, marketing, and distributing a diverse range of packaged co...

Post Holdings's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Post Holdings has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target and 1 intensity-based target target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Post Holdings ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Unspecified Unit
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2030
* This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries

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Insights into Post Holdings's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Post Holdings has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.

Does Post Holdings have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Post Holdings has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

Post Holdings's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 647,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020.

As of 2024, Post Holdings is lagging behind on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 32.97% of the planned reduction.

Post Holdings's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

2020202420300200 k400 k600 k800 kCurrent (-10%)Target 2030 (-30%)

Does Post Holdings have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2024, Post Holdings has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

Post Holdings's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 694 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Unspecified Unit in 2021.

Instead of reducing value chain emissions, Post Holdings has increased them, with 2022 levels exceeding those of the 2021 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.

Post Holdings's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

2021202220300200400600800Current (+7%)Target 2030 (-30%)
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