Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Management & Sustainability Practices
• Food Safety & Product Integrity
• Employee Wellness and Safety
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced seed usage by 3.5% and reduced seed by 67,000 lbs on 8,000 acres through air planters and GPS.
• Reduced water usage per case by 31% and generated waste per case by 32%.
• 94% of cans made without BPA.
• 9 million fiberboard trays made from 100% recycled material.
• More than doubled the number of electric forklifts since 2007, reducing propane forklift usage.
• Reduced natural gas consumption by installing ‘Green Hinge’ systems on warehouse doors.
• Reduced energy usage by installing reverse osmosis systems, occupancy sensors, LED lighting, and programmable logic controllers.
• Reduced VOC emissions by installing oxidizers in can manufacturing plants.
• Saved over 22,000 gallons of diesel fuel by installing solar-powered aerators.
• Reduced reliance on natural gas by about 20% by burning methane gas in a boiler.
• Reduced steel used for can ends by 10% by necking down cans.
• Reduced stretch wrap usage in packaging since 2003.
• Reduced reliance on wooden pallets through partnership with CHEP.
• Leased nine natural gas tractors and replaced over 1,000,000 miles of diesel truck driving with natural gas.
• Replaced complete fleet of 26 tractors with new 2016 models featuring aerodynamic improvements and APUs.

Social Achievements

• Donated $50,000 annually to the Produce for Better Health Foundation since 2010.
• Sponsored 11 scholarships annually through the National FFA Foundation.
• Actively works with veteran organizations to recruit veterans.
• Coordinates with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to employ displaced veterans.
• Participates in veteran job fairs.
• Offers employee wellness programs such as Weight Watchers, LifeBalance, Quit for Life, Better Myhealth Incentive, and Healthy Rewards.
• Maintains a strong safety program with close to 100% participation in HERO (Health Environment Risk Observation).
• 35 locations received the President’s “Bronze Eagle” award for achieving a million work hours without a lost time injury.
• Donated over $685,000 worth of fruits and vegetables in 2016 to feed hungry Americans.
• Gave back over $1.3 million to communities in 2016.

Governance Achievements

• Plants are certified according to British Retail Consortium (BRC) guidelines and recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
• Meets regulatory compliance obligations, including the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FMSA).
• Implements GROWS (Get Rid of Waste Systematically) and SAVES (Seneca Adding Value Employee System) programs for continuous improvement.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing water usage in agriculture.
• Reducing waste sent to landfills.
• Reducing energy consumption.
• Maintaining a safe working environment.

Mitigation Strategies

• Converted high-pressure irrigation systems to low-pressure systems.
• Implemented various recycling programs.
• Installed energy-efficient lighting, equipment, and systems.
• Implemented safety training programs and audits.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Partnership with Pratt Industries for recycled fiberboard trays.
• Partnership with CHEP for reusable pallets.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Shelf-stable microwaveable retail pouches
• Food service corn pouches
• 4-ounce vegetable cups
• Organic vegetables and dry beans
• Low sodium and no sodium vegetables
• Healthier snack chips

Awards & Recognition

• Certificate of Commendation for outstanding operation of a wastewater facility (Montgomery, MN & Blue Earth, MN)
• 100% Wastewater Compliance from City of Yakima (Yakima, WA)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Management & Sustainability Practices
• Food Safety & Product Integrity
• Employee Wellness and Safety
• Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced seed usage by 3.5% (67,000 lbs) on 8,000 acres through GPS technology in planting.
• Reduced diesel fuel consumption by 1.75 gallons per acre (10,000 gallons total) using GPS in pea harvesting.
• Reduced water usage per case by 31%.
• Reduced generated waste per case by 32%.
• Recycled over 39.73 million pounds of waste in 2019.
• Improved landfill avoidance in Geneva, NY facility by over 50% after installing recycling equipment.
• 98% of wastewater (one billion gallons) reused for irrigating crops and animal feed.
• Reduced natural gas consumption by installing “Green Hinge” systems on warehouse doors.
• Reduced energy usage through LED lighting upgrades, occupancy sensors, and programmable logic controllers.
• Reduced VOC emissions by installing oxidizers in can manufacturing plants.
• Saved over 22,000 gallons of diesel fuel by installing solar-powered aerators.
• Reduced reliance on natural gas by about 20% at Montgomery, MN facility using a methane gas-burning boiler.
• Reduced steel usage in cans by 10% through necking down cans.
• Reduced volatile organic emissions and natural gas consumption by installing thermal oxidizers.
• Reduced stretch wrap usage in packaging.
• Used 15.5 million recycled pieces (trays and cartons) in 2019, a 42% increase since 2016.

Social Achievements

• Donated over $485K to the Produce for Better Health Foundation since 2010.
• Donated over $520,000 worth of fruits and vegetables to feed hungry Americans in 2019.
• Sponsored 11 scholarships annually through the National FFA Foundation.
• Actively works with veteran organizations to recruit veterans.
• Coordinates with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to employ displaced veterans.
• Offers employee wellness programs (Weight Watchers, LifeBalance, Quit for Life, etc.).
• Maintains a strong safety record, outperforming national averages for recordable and lost time injuries.
• 35 locations received the President’s “Bronze Eagle” award for achieving a million work hours without a lost time injury.

Governance Achievements

• Plants are certified according to British Retail Consortium (BRC) guidelines and recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
• Meets regulatory compliance obligations, including the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing water usage in agriculture.
• Reducing waste sent to landfills.
• Reducing energy consumption.
• Maintaining a safe working environment.

Mitigation Strategies

• Converting high-pressure irrigation systems to low-pressure systems.
• Using soil probes to optimize water application.
• Rewarding plants that lower water usage.
• Installing water management systems and reverse osmosis units.
• Implementing recycling programs.
• Optimizing packaging.
• Upgrading to energy-efficient equipment and lighting.
• Implementing safety training programs and audits.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Partnership with Pratt Industries for recycled fiber trays.
• Partnership with CHEP for reusable pallets.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Organic vegetables and dry beans
• Low sodium and no sodium vegetables
• Healthier snacks (apple chips)

Awards & Recognition

• Nominated for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year - MEGA Category (2017)
• Yakima, WA facility: 100% Wastewater Compliance from City of Yakima (2013-2017, 2019)
• Montgomery, MN facility: Certificate of Commendation for outstanding operation of a wastewater facility (2014-2016, 2018-2019)
• Blue Earth, MN facility: Certificate of Commendation for outstanding operation of a wastewater facility (2014-2019)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Management & Sustainability
• Food Safety & Product Integrity
• Employee Well-being and Safety
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Increased seed savings by 10% or over 300,000 pounds of seed on over 11,000 acres of planted peas.
• Reduced diesel fuel usage per acre by 1.75 gallons (over 20,000 gallons annually).
• 1,200 acres of pumpkin contracted using no-till practices, with an additional 2,500 acres practicing reduced till.
• 100% of sweet corn silage by-product reused as animal feed or soil amenities.
• Over 185,000 lbs of bagging material kept out of landfills since 2011.
• Reuse of over 500,000 tons of by-product waste for animal feed, composting material and soil amenities per year.
• Recycled over 37.92 million pounds of waste in 2022.
• 98% of wastewater reused for irrigating crops and animal feed.
• Saved 51 million gallons of water in 2022.
• Reduced 1,483 metric tons of CO2e by using electric forklifts.
• Offset approximately 20% of natural gas usage with anaerobic digester.
• Saved 33,000,000 gallons of water through various projects.
• Reduced greenhouse gases in shipping by 7,220 metric tons of CO2e in 2022 by utilizing rail.
• Reduced natural gas consumption by over 900,000 therms per year (removing over 4,700 metric tons of CO2e) by installing thermal oxidizers.
• Reduced steel used for can ends by 10%.

Social Achievements

• Sponsorship of scholarships through Wisconsin Future Farmers of America Foundations.
• Participation in annual livestock sales at local fairs.
• Active recruitment of veterans.
• Coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to employ displaced veterans.
• Participation in veteran job fairs.
• Student internship program with local colleges.
• Well-being program focusing on eight dimensions of well-being.
• Partnership with Telus Health for mental health and wellbeing support.

Governance Achievements

• Annual safety audits at all locations to ensure compliance with Seneca and OSHA safety standards.
• President’s “Bronze Eagle” award recognizes plants achieving a million work hours or 1,000 days without a lost-time injury.
• Continuous improvement programs (GROWS, SAVES, LEADS).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Unprecedented inflation
• Pandemic related disruptions
• Changing consumer needs
• Technological advancements
• Socioeconomic developments

Mitigation Strategies

• Strong company culture
• Reinvestment in business
• Modern processing and distribution capabilities
• Vertical integration
• Continuous improvement programs
• Commitment to sustainability initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing from approximately 1,400 American farms.
• Long-term relationships with family farms.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Seneca Apple Chips (healthier snack option)
• Single-serve vegetable cups
• Food service corn pouches
• Green Valley organic products

Awards & Recognition

• Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year - MEGA Category nomination (2017)
• Multiple President's Bronze Eagle awards for safety

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Management & Sustainability Practices
• Food Safety & Product Integrity
• Employee Well-being and Safety
• Supply Chain Management

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced seed usage by 10% or over 300,000 pounds on over 11,000 acres of planted peas through GPS and precision agriculture technologies.
• Reduced fuel usage in pea harvesting equipment through auto-steer technology.
• Reduced usage of crop protection products through precision application equipment.
• Improved landfill avoidance in the Geneva plant by more than 50% through recycling equipment.
• Diverted over 500,000 tons of by-product from landfills by using it as animal feed, soil amenity, or composting material.
• Reduced greenhouse emissions from forklift fleet through forklift electrification.
• Offset approximately 20% of fossil fuel usage through an anaerobic digester.
• Reduced the amount of steel used for can ends by 10% by necking down cans.
• Saved over 900,000 therms of natural gas per year through thermal oxidizers, removing over 4,700 metric tons of CO2e.
• Saved 33 million gallons of water per year through various water saving projects.
• Projected savings of 45 million gallons of water per year through a new water valve installation.

Social Achievements

• Maintained a strong culture that helped the company endure the pandemic and unprecedented inflation.
• Provided safe and nutritious products to families everywhere.
• Implemented numerous programs to ensure leadership in food safety, including BRC and GFSI certifications.
• Developed programs to empower employees with skills to make a difference (GROWS, SAVES, LEADS).
• Maintained high standards for employee safety, resulting in outperforming national averages for recordable and lost time injuries.
• Awarded 59 President’s “Bronze Eagle” Awards for plants achieving a million work hours without a lost time injury.
• Sponsored scholarships and programs through the Wisconsin FFA.
• Actively recruited veterans and coordinated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for employment.
• Donated millions of dollars’ worth of products to charitable programs.
• Pledged $500,000 to the Farming for The Future Foundation.

Governance Achievements

• Adopted a formal executive compensation claw-back policy.
• Maintained a majority of independent directors on its Board.
• Established an Ethics Hotline for reporting unethical or questionable issues.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Pandemic
• Unprecedented inflation
• Changing consumer needs
• Technology advancements
• Socioeconomic developments

Mitigation Strategies

• Strong company culture
• Reinvestment in business
• Modern processing and distribution capabilities
• Vertical integration
• Continuous improvement programs (GROWS, SAVES, LEADS)
• Focus on sustainability initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct addressing ethics, compliance, food safety, labor and human rights, environmental responsibility, and trade compliance.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Certifications: BRC, GFSI

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Seneca Apple Chips (40% less fat than traditionally fried chips)
• Low and no salt versions of vegetables
• Super sweet corn to reduce added sugar
• BPA and PFAS-free packaging

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed