- Evolving methodology and complex data collection for Scope 3 emissions
- Impacts of portfolio optimization on environmental goals
- Limited influence on partner actions impacting timelines
- Supply chain issues, evolving consumer preferences, and portfolio changes impacting energy management
- Inconsistent availability of sustainable packaging materials
- Limited consumer education on proper disposal of packaging
- Lack of recycling infrastructure and patchwork packaging legislation
The J.M. Smucker Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, The J.M. Smucker Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 208.6K tCO2e (MBM). By scope: Scope 1: 197.7K tCO2e; Scope 2: 10.9K tCO2e (MBM); Scope 3: 7.2M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
208.6K tCO2e (MBM)
2022
Renewable Energy
93.58% (of grid electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
2.8K megaliters
2022
Waste
387.3K metric tonnes
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 197.7K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 10.9K tCO2e (MBM) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.2M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 208.6K tCO2e (MBM) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from purchased electricity by more than 93% compared to 2019 baseline (152,902 tonnes)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% of fiber-based packaging from recycled and/or certified sources by 2025
- TRUE certification at 100% of company-owned sites by 2030
- 30% post-consumer recycled or renewable materials in plastic packaging by 2030
- 100% recyclable, compostable, or reusable packaging by 2025
- How2Recycle® information available for all packaging by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 22% per unit of sold product by 2030 from 2019 baseline
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 28% by 2030 from 2019 baseline
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Quality Food AvailabilityAccess to EducationCommunity ResourcesEquitable and Ethical TreatmentHealthier Planet