Tyson Foods Inc
Tyson Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Tyson 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Tyson Foods has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 - 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Tyson Foods's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tyson Foods amounted to 5,763,088.37 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tyson Foods decreased by 0.34%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Tyson Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tyson Foods's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tyson Foods were 3,561,979 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Tyson Foods reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Tyson Foods's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2021), Tyson Foods's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Tyson Foods's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Tyson Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,201,109.37 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Tyson Foods reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Tyson Foods's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 19.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a e
Compared to the previous year (2021), Tyson Foods's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 12.51% in 2022, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Tyson Foods use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Tyson Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Tyson Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Tyson Foods’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2022, Tyson Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,561,979 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 53,282 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 66.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Tyson Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Tyson Foods's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2022, Tyson Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 66.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.94 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Tyson Foods rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2022, Tyson Foods ranked 23 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Tyson Foods among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a