- Significant work ahead to achieve 2030 and 2050 GHG reduction goals
- Challenges in achieving 100% recyclable/reusable packaging by 2030 (film circularity, food safety and quality concerns)
- Addressing racial disparities in food security and education
- Addressing human rights risks in ingredient supply chains
General Mills
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, General Mills disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.3 million tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 335.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 20.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 15.9M tCO2e/year. 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
16.3 million tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
97%
of total energy
Water Usage
9.1M m3/year
2023
Waste
394.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
2.6K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 335.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 20.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.9M tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.3 million tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 16.1 million MTCO2e/year |
| 2021-05-31 to 2022-05-30 | 769.8K tCO2e (base year 2020) |
| 2019-06 to 2020-05 | 746.5K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 7% vs. 2020 baseline
- Reduced owned operations (Scope 1 and 2) emissions by 51% vs. 2020 baseline
- Sourced renewable electricity for 97% of global operations
- 93% of packaging recyclable or reusable (by weight)
- 500,000+ acres engaged in regenerative agriculture programs
- Reduced food waste in operations by 19% vs. 2020 baseline
- 51% of owned production facilities achieved zero waste to landfill
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce value chain GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 vs. 2020 baseline
- No deforestation in cocoa, palm, and fiber supply chains by 2025
- 100% of packaging recyclable or reusable by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity for global operations by 2030
- Advance regenerative agriculture on 1 million acres by 2030
- Reduce food waste in operations by 50% by 2030 vs. 2020 baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeRegenerative agriculturePackagingFood safetyNutritionHunger reliefDiversity, equity, and inclusionHuman rightsResponsible sourcingWorkplace safety