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United Natural Foods Inc
United Natural Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, United Natural 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
United Natural Foods has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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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Market-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.  c | 0000000 |
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.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 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 United Natural Foods's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofUnited Natural Foods amounted to573,723.92metric 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 United Natural Foodsdecreased by 1.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
United Natural Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Natural Foods's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of United Natural Foods were 344,073.52 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has United Natural Foods reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, United Natural Foods's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2022), United Natural Foods's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are United Natural Foods's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, United Natural Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 137,440.38 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 229,650.4 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has United Natural Foods reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, United Natural Foods's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 29.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2022), United Natural Foods's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that United Natural Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does United Natural Foods use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, United Natural Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
United Natural Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into United Natural Foods's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, United Natural Foods reported 23,373,299 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2023 disclosure of United Natural Foods includes a breakdown across 12of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
United Natural Foods's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Natural Foods's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, United Natural Foods reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,373,299 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 98.9%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.1%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has United Natural Foods reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, United Natural Foods's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 30.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2022), United Natural Foods's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that United Natural Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ac
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does United Natural Foods disclose?
In 2023, United Natural Foods reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of United Natural Foods's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to United Natural Foods's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 21,924,093 tCOâ‚‚e(93.8%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 602,995 tCOâ‚‚e(2.58%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 327,704 tCOâ‚‚e(1.4%)
United Natural Foods's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into United Natural Foods’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, United Natural Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 344,073.52 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 30,272 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.37 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
United Natural Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does United Natural Foods's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, United Natural Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.37 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.51, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does United Natural Foods rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, United Natural Foods ranked 9 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
United Natural Foods is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into United Natural Foods's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, United Natural Foods reported a total carbon footprint of 23,947,022.92 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.79% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.abc
The largest contributor to United Natural Foods's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.6% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.44%.a