Climate Change Data

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