Environmentally Focused
We’re not waiting for solutions to protect the planet – we’re creating them. In the fight against climate change, action matters!
We are shaping the future of food through bold ideas and purposeful action. As a purpose-driven, protein-focused, brand-led company in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space, we are committed to growing responsibly.
We are progressing toward our 2030 climate targets, focusing on reducing emissions across our operations and supply chain while maintaining carbon neutrality. Priorities include:
- Improving energy efficiency
- Advancing regenerative agriculture
- Strengthening deforestation risk management
- Enhancing water stewardship
- Reducing food loss and waste.
- Improving recyclability, increasing recycled content and eliminating problematic plastics of our products
We're reducing our impact on the planet
Maple Leaf Foods recognizes the strong connection between climate change and nature loss, and the urgent need to act. As the world’s first carbon neutral major food company, we are committed to reducing our climate impact while helping protect and restore natural ecosystems.
Through targeted, science-based initiatives, we are working to lower emissions, conserve biodiversity, and preserve, restore and regenerate the natural resources and land that sustain our business and the communities we serve.
Carbon Neutrality
We have maintained our position as the world’s first major carbon neutral food company since 2019. We take a hierarchical approach to carbon neutrality, which starts with avoiding and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Our priority is to avoid activities that produce emissions first, followed by changing or substituting activities to reduce them. For emissions that we have not yet eliminated, we purchase high-quality, verified carbon offsets in line with our strict carbon offset policy and principles.
In 2025, we have neutralized 100% of our remaining Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 6.8% of our Scope 3 emissions. Our Scope 3 offset program includes emissions linked to plant-based ingredients, externally purchased primary meats, co-manufactured meats, contracted poultry producers, packaging, and poultry feed associated with the product volumes of key brands that carry our “Carbon Zero – Made by a Carbon Neutral Company™” logo.
Water
Water plays an important role across the food system, from farming and food processing to consumption
The food industry can also affect both water quality and availability. We continue to look for ways to reduce water use at our facilities and protect nearby waterways from potential impacts.
Solid waste and food waste
Solid waste and food waste sent to landfill can have negative impacts on the environment and local communities.
Reducing solid waste at our facilities, increasing landfill diversion and cutting down on food loss and waste across our business are key priorities.
Developing more sustainable packaging
At Maple Leaf Foods, sustainable packaging plays an important role in reducing the environmental impact of our products, minimizing waste and conserving natural resources. Our approach focuses on removing problematic materials, improving recyclability and increasing recycled content, while supporting progress toward a more circular economy.
Integrated Report
We’re documenting and calculating all the changes we’re making. See our progress in our 2025 Integrated Report.