GHG Emissions, Industrial, Sourcing Renewables - February 27, 2025
McCain Foods Lowers Emissions 12%
McCain Foods announced the company lowered emissions by 12% and continues to make progress towards its goal to provide products that are more sustainably sourced.
As announced in its 2024 Sustainability Report, McCain achieved renewable electricity accounting for nearly 25% of its total electrical energy use in 2024, a 12% absolute reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) since 2017, and a 20% improvement in water use efficiency at priority plants since 2017.
As part of McCain's commitment to partnering with more than 3,900 farmers worldwide to implement regenerative agriculture practices across 100% of its potato acreage by 2030, the company reported that in fiscal year 2024, 71% of its farmers were onboarded to the McCain Regenerative Agriculture Framework. Additionally, 24% are engaged in practices that aim to improve farm resilience.
"Agriculture is at the heart of our business, and our commitment to regenerative agriculture is at the core of our sustainability journey," said Max Koeune, President and CEO of McCain Foods, in a statement. "In the face of challenges like extreme weather, geopolitical unrest, and inflation, McCain remains dedicated to working with partners and communities to drive meaningful progress toward its targets to achieve a resilient supply chain and a more sustainable future."
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