Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
The company has set a target to reduce specific carbon emissions by 35% by 2030. However, there is an opportunity for the company to reduce its scope 1 and 2 emissions, to disclose related time-bound targets, and to report on the progress against these targets. Furthermore, there is room for improvement in reducing the company’s scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. To demonstrate commitment, it could disclose a time-bound target for reducing its scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and report progress against this target. Additionally, the company has an opportunity to align its scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions targets with a 1.5-degree trajectory.
Animal welfare
The company has an opportunity to make the animal welfare targets applicable to all species, geographies, and products.
Ecosystem conversion
The company has an opportunity to disclose its efforts to avoid ecosystem conversion, including deforestation or restoration. The company could develop a strategy and publicly report on specific, time-bound targets.
Food loss and waste
The company has the opportunity to disclose its food loss and waste (FLW) reduction target(s) and report progress against these targets. Additionally, it could align its FLW reduction goal with SDG12.3, which aims for a 50% reduction in FLW by 2030.
Protein diversification
The company has an opportunity to set a sales-based target to increase alternative proteins across its portfolio, as well as to report progress against this target.
Soil health and agrobiodiversity
The company has an opportunity to enhance its disclosures relating to soil health and agrobiodiversity.
Water withdrawal
The company has an opportunity to enhance its disclosures relating to water use and withdrawal.