Balchem Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Total Carbon Emissions:77,281 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2)

Renewable Energy Share:29%

Water Consumption:4,214,588 m3

Waste Generated:684 tons (hazardous)

Carbon Intensity:98 metric tons/million revenue (2021)

Reduced GHG emissions by 76.8 thousand tCO2e from 2020 to 2021 through various initiatives including new technologies, alternative energy, product reformulation, operational improvements, and green energy.
Reduced water usage by 4,038 thousand CBM from 2020 to 2021 through water reduction and recycling, cleaning efficiencies, new technologies, and operational improvements.
99% of hazardous waste reused or recycled.

Launched Kooler Kids program, placing refrigerators in 15 locations across 10 states to address food insecurity.
Continued partnership with Vitamin Angels, reaching 200,000 women and children in need.
Expanded employee matching donation program, supporting 54 charitable organizations.
Improved Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) to 0.99 from 1.04 in 2020.
Expanded leadership program offerings through eCornell, including unconscious bias training.

Elected Ms. Kathy Fish to the Board of Directors, bringing new product development and direct-to-consumer expertise.
Named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” by Newsweek for the second consecutive year.
Consolidated multiple ERP systems into one platform, improving operational efficiency.

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Established a strategic plan to guide short-, mid-, and long-term goals.
Implemented robust supplier approval program and adherence to Supplier Code of Conduct.
Invested in infrastructure to achieve reduction goals (sustainability intranet, dedicated engineering team).

Supplier Audits: 75% of hazardous material suppliers audited in the last 3 years

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)