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Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat, officially known as Beyond Meat, Inc., is a pioneering company in the plant-based protein industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat has rapidly established itself as a leader in the development of innovative meat alternatives, primarily focusing on creating products that replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Beyond Meat offers a range of core products, including burgers, sausages, and ground meat. What sets these offerings apart is their commitment to using high-quality, plant-based ingredients that appeal to both meat lovers and health-conscious consumers. Recognised for its significant contributions to sustainable food practices, Beyond Meat has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major fast-food chains and grocery retailers. This strategic positioning has solidified its status as a frontrunner in the growing market for plant-based alternatives.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Beyond Meat's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Beyond Meat's score of 30 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Beyond Meat's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Beyond Meat reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 799,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 7,691,700 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions in the US. Globally, the company’s emissions included about 7,999,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 9,065,600 kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2, and a substantial 176,654,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services. Beyond Meat has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. Additionally, in 2024, Beyond Meat conducted a qualitative assessment of climate-related risks and opportunities in accordance with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, further demonstrating its commitment to long-term climate strategies. These initiatives position Beyond Meat as a proactive player in the fight against climate change, focusing on substantial emissions reductions and transparency in its environmental impact.

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2023
Scope 1
7,999,400
Scope 2
9,065,600
Scope 3
176,654,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Beyond Meat's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Beyond Meat is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Beyond Meat is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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