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 GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Post Holdings 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Post Holdings has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Insights into Post Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Post Holdings amounted to 582,259 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 Post Holdings decreased by 6.26%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Post Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Post Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Post Holdings were 315,513 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Post Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Post Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Post Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Post Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.89%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Post Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Post Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 266,746 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Post Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Post Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 19.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Post Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Post Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Post Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Post Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Post Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Post Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Post Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 315,513 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,923 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 39.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Post Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1020010,000200,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)KKKKKellanovaYear: 2024Scope 1: 347,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,749Scope 1 Intensity: 27.24 tCO2e/$MCotyYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,554Scope 1 Intensity: 1.45 tCO2e/$MKKKraft HeinzYear: 2023Scope 1: 455,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,640Scope 1 Intensity: 17.12 tCO2e/$MCampbell'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 465,711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,636Scope 1 Intensity: 48.33 tCO2e/$MSprouts Farmers MarketYear: 2024Scope 1: 88,079 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,719Scope 1 Intensity: 11.41 tCO2e/$MMolson Coors BeverageYear: 2024Scope 1: 525,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,627Scope 1 Intensity: 45.20 tCO2e/$MBJ's Wholesale Club HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 195,376 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,969Scope 1 Intensity: 9.78 tCO2e/$MFlowers FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 158,322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,091Scope 1 Intensity: 31.10 tCO2e/$MFarmer BrosYear: 2022Scope 1: 19 tCO2eRevenue: $M 315Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MDarling IngredientsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,936,042 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,715Scope 1 Intensity: 338.75 tCO2e/$MBellring BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MSmithfield FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 237,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,640Scope 1 Intensity: 16.23 tCO2e/$MHormel FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 625,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,110Scope 1 Intensity: 51.64 tCO2e/$MEstee Lauder CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,608Scope 1 Intensity: 2.35 tCO2e/$MJ&J Snack FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,575Scope 1 Intensity: 13.69 tCO2e/$MKeurig Dr PepperYear: 2023Scope 1: 286,787 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,814Scope 1 Intensity: 19.36 tCO2e/$MTreeHouse FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 125,035 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,432Scope 1 Intensity: 36.44 tCO2e/$MGeneral MillsYear: 2024Scope 1: 307,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,857Scope 1 Intensity: 15.50 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 392,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,277Scope 1 Intensity: 31.97 tCO2e/$MJ M SmuckerYear: 2022Scope 1: 197,694 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,999Scope 1 Intensity: 24.72 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 722,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,351Scope 1 Intensity: 135.11 tCO2e/$MMcCormick & CompanyYear: 2023Scope 1: 34,432 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,662Scope 1 Intensity: 5.17 tCO2e/$MPost HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 315,513 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,923Scope 1 Intensity: 39.82 tCO2e/$M

How does Post Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Post Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 39.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 19.36 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Post Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Post Holdings ranked 18 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Post Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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