Lassonde Industries Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:78,535 tons of CO2 equivalents (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:61,302 tons of CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:17,233 tons of CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:20%
Total Energy Consumption:1.6 million gigajoules
Water Consumption:3.2 million cubic meters
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Sound ESG governance
- Taking care of people
- Caring for the planet
- Building a sustainable supply chain
Environmental Achievements
- Increased the percentage of recycled content in PET packaging
- Confirmed commitment to the Science Based Target initiative
- Replaced all plastic straws with paper straws on national brand products in Canada
- Increased the recyclability of primary and secondary packaging by replacing silver-colored PET bottles and black plastic ring carriers with clearer alternatives
Social Achievements
- Increased the percentage of ingredient suppliers with GFSI certifications
- Created the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
- Donated the equivalent of $3.1 million in products to food banks and non-profit organizations
- Provided $525,000 in donations and sponsorships
Governance Achievements
- Board of directors approved the ESG Policy
- Introduced enhanced governance to improve environmental data quality
- Added new data to the sustainability report to increase transparency
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Publish SBTi-approved targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2025
Medium-term Goals:
- Eliminate all landfill waste from plants by 2030
- Achieve 100% recyclable primary and secondary packaging by 2025
- Achieve 20% recycled content in priority primary packaging by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water withdrawn by beverage plants to 2 L/L and food plants to 6 L/kg by 2026
- Achieve 35% recycled content in PET packaging by December 2024
- Maintain all GFSI certifications for plants and co-packers
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts on operations and supply chain
- Maintaining GFSI certifications across the supply chain
- Meeting stakeholder expectations on health and nutrition
- Managing waste and improving packaging sustainability
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Preserving water resources
- Ensuring supply chain resilience and respect for human rights
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing a comprehensive strategy incorporating risk management and a rigorous methodology for assessing environmental and social components
- Phasing in tools to apply a risk-based approach and measure, track, and improve supply chain sustainability
- Focusing on plants in regions with high water stress and those with greater reduction potential
- Developing action plans to improve energy efficiency and promote renewable energy
- Consolidating packaging and ecodesign working groups to pool expertise and optimize efforts
- Working with ingredient suppliers to develop product formulations that are lower in salt and sugar
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct for suppliers including provisions on forced labor and child labor
- Verification of GFSI certification for ingredient suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Climate change impacts on operations and supply chain
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed