Tyson Foods Inc
Tyson Foods's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2023, Tyson Foods has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target and 1 intensity-based 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 Tyson Foods's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Meat Produced/Manufactured | 0000000 | 2030 |
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Insights into Tyson Foods's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2023, Tyson Foods 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.a
Does Tyson Foods have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2023, Tyson Foods has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
Tyson Foods's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 5,421,370 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2016.a
Instead of reducing operational emissions, Tyson Foods has increased them, with 2022 levels exceeding those of the 2016 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.a
Tyson Foods's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does Tyson Foods have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2023, Tyson Foods 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.a
Tyson Foods's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 7.77 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Meat Produced/Manufactured in 2016.a