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UTZ Brands Inc

Common Name
UTZ Brands
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
3,100
Ticker
UTZ
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Utz Brands, Inc. is a leading producer of packaged snack foods, known primarily for its extensive lineup of savory snacks such as potato chips, pretzels, tortilla chips, cheese snacks, and popcorn. Th...

UTZ Brands's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, UTZ Brands 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, UTZ Brands 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
65,650.1a
70,379a
85,786.3a
Total Scope 2
Location-Based
15,789.3a
19,815a
22,401.9a
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
46.5841a
48.9342a
60.9104a
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a. UTZ Brands's ESG Report 2024

Insights into UTZ Brands's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of UTZ Brands amounted to 81,439.4 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of UTZ Brands decreased by 9.71%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

UTZ Brands's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e-18%-7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are UTZ Brands's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of UTZ Brands were 65,650.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has UTZ Brands reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, UTZ Brands's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), UTZ Brands's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.72%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are UTZ Brands's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, UTZ Brands reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,789.3 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has UTZ Brands reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, UTZ Brands's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 29.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), UTZ Brands's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 20.32% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does UTZ Brands use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, UTZ Brands reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

UTZ Brands's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202406 k12 k18 k24 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into UTZ Brands’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, UTZ Brands reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 65,650.1 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,409 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 46.58 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

UTZ Brands's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1020010,000200,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Thai Vegetable OilYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,080 tCO2eRevenue: $M 993Scope 1 Intensity: 9.14 tCO2e/$MScandi StandardYear: 2025Scope 1: 23,590 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,531Scope 1 Intensity: 15.41 tCO2e/$MVitasoy International HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 794Scope 1 Intensity: 65.40 tCO2e/$MStandard FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,398 tCO2eRevenue: $M 884Scope 1 Intensity: 14.02 tCO2e/$MFarmer BrosYear: 2022Scope 1: 19 tCO2eRevenue: $M 315Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MBellring BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MTreeHouse FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,391 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,354Scope 1 Intensity: 39.77 tCO2e/$MFlowers FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 145,697 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,103Scope 1 Intensity: 28.55 tCO2e/$MPost HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 315,513 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,923Scope 1 Intensity: 39.82 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 736,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,468Scope 1 Intensity: 113.92 tCO2e/$MCampbell'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 465,711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,636Scope 1 Intensity: 48.33 tCO2e/$MPilgrims PrideYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,027,389 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,878Scope 1 Intensity: 57.47 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 490,454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,051Scope 1 Intensity: 40.70 tCO2e/$MDarling IngredientsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,936,042 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,715Scope 1 Intensity: 338.75 tCO2e/$MJ.M. SmuckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,179Scope 1 Intensity: 20.23 tCO2e/$MHormel FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 625,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,110Scope 1 Intensity: 51.64 tCO2e/$MMcCormick & CompanyYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,724Scope 1 Intensity: 5.78 tCO2e/$MGeneral MillsYear: 2024Scope 1: 307,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,857Scope 1 Intensity: 15.50 tCO2e/$MKellanovaYear: 2024Scope 1: 347,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,749Scope 1 Intensity: 27.24 tCO2e/$MKraft HeinzYear: 2024Scope 1: 412,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,846Scope 1 Intensity: 15.97 tCO2e/$MHain Celestial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,736Scope 1 Intensity: 19.10 tCO2e/$MJ&J Snack FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,575Scope 1 Intensity: 13.69 tCO2e/$MUTZ BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 65,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,409Scope 1 Intensity: 46.58 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, UTZ Brands reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 46.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 27.24, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does UTZ Brands rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, UTZ Brands ranked 17 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

UTZ Brands 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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