Smithfield Foods Inc
Smithfield Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Smithfield 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).
However, Smithfield Foods has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Smithfield Foods's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Smithfield Foods amounted to 237,565 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure reflects direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Smithfield Foods increased by 5.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Smithfield Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Smithfield Foods's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Smithfield Foods were 237,565 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Smithfield Foods reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Smithfield Foods's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 112.61%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Smithfield Foods's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
Insights into Smithfield Foods’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Smithfield Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 237,565 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,640 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Smithfield Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Smithfield Foods's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Smithfield Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 19.36 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Smithfield Foods rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Smithfield Foods ranked 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Smithfield Foods is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a