- Challenges in delivering ambitious ESG goals, particularly related to net-zero emissions due to slow pace of technology, infrastructure development, and evolving government policies.
- Challenges in sourcing cage-free eggs globally due to supply availability and high transition costs.
- Challenges in achieving 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2025 due to limitations in recycling infrastructure.
- Challenges related to Scope 3 emissions, particularly agricultural and ingredient-related emissions.
The Kraft Heinz Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 456.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 399.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 24.3M 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.
Renewable Energy
22.3%
of total energy
Water Usage
30.5M m3/year
2023
Waste
90.3K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
3.9M 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). | 456.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 399.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 24.3M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3) |
| 2021 | 43.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3) |
| 2020 | 25.0M tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 0.19 Metric Tons CO2 per metric ton of product (2016) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water use intensity by 19.5% in high-risk watershed areas compared to a 2019 baseline.
- Reduced water use intensity by 8% across all facilities compared to a 2019 baseline.
- Reduced energy use intensity by 5% compared to a 2019 baseline.
- Reduced waste to landfill intensity by 11% compared to a 2019 baseline.
- Procured 22.3% of electricity from renewable sources.
- 87% of packaging was recyclable, reusable or compostable.
- Announced a new goal to reduce the use of virgin plastic by 20% by 2030.
- Purchased 100% sustainable palm oil.
- Released Global Deforestation- and Conversion-Free Policy.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water use intensity by 15% across manufacturing facilities by 2025.
- Reduce water use intensity by 20% in high-risk watershed areas by 2025.
- Reduce energy use intensity by 15% across manufacturing facilities by 2025.
- Reduce waste to landfill intensity by 20% across manufacturing facilities by 2025.
- Procure majority of electricity from renewable sources by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce the use of virgin plastic by 20% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero GHG emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Healthy Living & Community SupportEnvironmental StewardshipResponsible Sourcing