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Sysco Corp

Common Name
Sysco
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Employees
75,000
Ticker
SYY
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
Sysco Corporation is a leading global foodservice distribution company that sells, markets, and distributes food and related products to the food-away-from-home industry. The company serves a wide ran...

Sysco's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Sysco 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, Sysco has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
1,198,000a
N/A
1,064,620b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
269,000a
N/A
227,420b
Location-Based
N/AN/A
253,056b
Total Scope 3
N/AN/A
75,045,720b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
15.1946a
N/A
15.5111b
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Verified Sources Behind Sysco’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Sysco's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Sysco's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
c. Sysco's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2022
d. Sysco's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020

Insights into Sysco's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sysco amounted to 1,467,000 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 Sysco increased by 11.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

Sysco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220240350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e-32%+7%+9%+13%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sysco's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sysco were 1,198,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Sysco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Sysco's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Sysco's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab

What are Sysco's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Sysco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 269,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a

What methodology does Sysco use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Sysco reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a

Sysco's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222024090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Sysco’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Sysco reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,198,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 78,844 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.19 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Sysco's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,00050,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)101002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Kernel HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 195 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,582Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MFamous BrandsYear: 2026Scope 1: 14,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 549Scope 1 Intensity: 25.84 tCO2e/$MBidYear: 2025Scope 1: 197,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,311Scope 1 Intensity: 14.80 tCO2e/$MFinatisYear: 2023Scope 1: 755,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19Scope 1 Intensity: 40,125.55 tCO2e/$MOrseroYear: 2025Scope 1: 234,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,999Scope 1 Intensity: 117.23 tCO2e/$MGreenyardYear: 2025Scope 1: 63,431 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,805Scope 1 Intensity: 10.93 tCO2e/$MB&S GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,622 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,515Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MSligro Food GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,021 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,138Scope 1 Intensity: 6.06 tCO2e/$MMarrYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,188 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,131Scope 1 Intensity: 7.13 tCO2e/$MAcomoYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,674 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,418Scope 1 Intensity: 3.30 tCO2e/$MMetcashYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,712 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,094Scope 1 Intensity: 3.13 tCO2e/$MMETRO AGYear: 2024Scope 1: 380,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,659Scope 1 Intensity: 10.96 tCO2e/$MOlam GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,790,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,863Scope 1 Intensity: 224.75 tCO2e/$MCP AxtraYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,817Scope 1 Intensity: 7.33 tCO2e/$MBunzlYear: 2025Scope 1: 91,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,952Scope 1 Intensity: 5.71 tCO2e/$MTyson FoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,561,979 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,282Scope 1 Intensity: 66.85 tCO2e/$MBunge GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,665,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,108Scope 1 Intensity: 31.37 tCO2e/$MDollar GeneralYear: 2025Scope 1: 743,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,724Scope 1 Intensity: 17.41 tCO2e/$MArcher-Daniels-Midland CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 85,530Scope 1 Intensity: 143.81 tCO2e/$MJeronimo MartinsYear: 2025Scope 1: 242,572 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,313Scope 1 Intensity: 5.73 tCO2e/$MAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 344,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,272Scope 1 Intensity: 11.37 tCO2e/$MChefs' WarehouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,838 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,794Scope 1 Intensity: 3.91 tCO2e/$MUS Foods HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 548,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,877Scope 1 Intensity: 14.49 tCO2e/$MPerformance Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 870,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,281Scope 1 Intensity: 14.94 tCO2e/$MSyscoYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,198,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 78,844Scope 1 Intensity: 15.19 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Sysco reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.37, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Sysco rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Sysco ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Sysco 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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