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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 3,561,979a | 3,826,285.87b | 3,890,000c | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | 2,201,109.37a | 1,956,287.43b | 2,343,541.325d | |
Total Scope 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 66.8515a | 81.3256b | 90.0776c |
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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.ab
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tyson Foods were 3,561,979 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Tyson Foods's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ae
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.ab
In 2022, Tyson Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,201,109.37 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Since 2019, Tyson Foods's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Tyson Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.af
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 energyab
In 2022, Tyson Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
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
In 2022, Tyson Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 66.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 31.37, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2022, Tyson Foods ranked 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Tyson Foods is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a