Simple Mills
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Employee Engagement
- Ingredient Sourcing
- Product Design
Environmental Achievements
- Expanded the number of acres and farmers engaged in regenerative agriculture programs.
- Added new ingredients (buckwheat, chickpeas) to diversify agriculture and consumer diets.
- Launched The Almond Project: a multi-year, farmer-led partnership to implement regenerative principles in almond systems.
- Launched The Coconut Sugar Project: a multi-year investment in organic coconut farmers in Java, Indonesia to support regenerative agriculture and agroforestry adoption.
- Sourced 26% of sunflower used in Organic Seed Flour Crackers from direct trade farmer network.
Social Achievements
- Developed a direct trade sourcing program with farmers.
- Provided trainings on organic farming practices and food safety to 1,382 farmers in Indonesia.
- Invested in kitchen renovations and tool upgrades for 1,254 farming households in Indonesia.
- Planted 3,868 seedlings to establish and nurture agroforestry systems in Indonesia.
- 94% of employees felt high engagement with the company's mission.
Governance Achievements
- Added sustainability leaders to the executive team and Board of Directors.
- Developed a Regenerative Agriculture Engagement Tool to collect farm-level data from suppliers.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Current agricultural system's negative impact on ecosystems and communities.
- Need to improve transparency and traceability in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in regenerative agriculture programs.
- Developing direct trade relationships with farmers.
- Implementing a Regenerative Agriculture Engagement Tool to collect farm-level data.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Data collected on farm-level practices from farmers and suppliers representing 52% of total ingredient sourcing volume by weight.
Responsible Procurement
- Direct trade program
- Incentive payments for regenerative practices
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Regenerative agriculture
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Veggie Flour Pita Crackers
- Organic Seed Flour Crackers
- Organic Nut & Seed Flour All Purpose Baking Mix
- Organic No Added Sugar Chestnut Flour Pancake & Waffle Mix
Awards & Recognition
- Fast Company’s Brands that Matter