Climate Change Data

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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint by 46.9% by 2024
  • Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 32.2%
  • Achieved 95% recycled, recyclable, or compostable warehouse packaging in Manchester and St. Louis
  • 100% renewable electricity for European sites, RECs for remaining sites
  • 6% reduction in electricity usage, 17% reduction in gas usage, and 12% overall reduction in energy consumption in 2023 compared to 2021 baseline

Social Achievements

  • Launched global ba.mentoring program
  • Became an accredited Living Wage Employer in 2024 (UK only)
  • 1,000+ hours volunteering done YTD
  • Improved CDP score to B on Climate Change Assessment and B- on Supplier Engagement Assessment (2023)
  • Introduction of Adoption Policy and updated Maternity Policy

Governance Achievements

  • Maintained EcoVadis score of 80 in 2024 assessment
  • ISO Certifications (9001, 14001, 20400, 26000, 27001, 45001, 45003 across various locations)
  • Jumped to No. 13 spot on PPAI Top 100 recognition list in 2024
  • Renewed commitment to the BPMA Step Forward Pledge

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint by 50% by 2030
  • Zero Waste to landfill by 2030 in our warehouses
Medium-term Goals:
  • 10% of program products are from diverse-owned suppliers by 2028
  • 50% of program products are sustainable by 2028
Short-term Goals:
  • 95% of purchased warehouse packaging is recycled, recyclable, or compostable by 2025
  • Increase sustainable products to 50% in USA and 80% in EMEA by end of 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Over 99% of greenhouse gas emissions are from Scope 3 (value chain)
  • Need to further reduce shipping carbon footprint
Mitigation Strategies
  • Annual value chain engagement survey to encourage supplier emission reduction
  • Exploring long-term strategies to directly reduce shipping carbon footprint
  • Logistics consolidation to improve emissions tracking and select lower-carbon options

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 1,348 hours engaging with suppliers in 2024

Responsible Procurement
  • Corporate & Social Responsibility Declaration
  • Responsible Cotton Sourcing Policy and Traceability Declaration
  • SEDEX Membership
  • Russian Steel Policy
  • Conflict Minerals Policy
  • Modern Slavery Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EcoVadis, CDP

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 20400, ISO 26000, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 45003

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 16

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Designer drinks coaster made from 70% recycled aluminum

Awards & Recognition

  • PPAI Top 13 distributor