MPS Egg Farms
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Employee Engagement and Well-being
- Community Engagement
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Resource and Waste Management
- Renewable Energy
- Animal Welfare
- Quality Control
- Biosecurity
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Invested in a 1.1 megawatt solar system, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 1,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually.
- Reduced feed, water, and greenhouse gas emissions in egg production compared to 50 years ago (26%, 32%, and 63% respectively).
- Achieved farm-level carbon intensity scores 19% below the state and 10% below the national average for corn production through a partnership with Farmer's Business Network.
- Produced the first carbon-neutral egg in the United States through partnership with Kipster.
Social Achievements
- Employee engagement survey results outpaced industry norms in all five categories, with significant improvements in index and dimension scores.
- Donated over 3.7 million eggs to food banks and local organizations.
- Implemented English Language Learning classes for employees, with 29 graduates in Indiana and 20 in Georgia.
- Offered Hispanic Leadership Development Program and Leadership Development Seminar for employees.
Governance Achievements
- 100% of farms committed to National Poultry Improvement Plans.
- Established a sustainability team and framework for benchmarking sustainability efforts.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from feed production (largest contributor to emissions).
Mitigation Strategies
- Producing own feed and sourcing grains from local farmers.
- Developing waste management programs to increase recycling.
- Utilizing organic soil amendments in the form of manure.
- Implementing energy-efficient technologies like IMP panels and LED lighting.
- Monitoring water usage to reduce consumption.
- Partnering with Farmer's Business Network to encourage low-carbon grain production.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing grains from local farmers
- Partnership with Farmer's Business Network for low-carbon grain
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Poultry and Egg Sustainability Framework
Certifications: Certified Humane (HFAC)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Carbon-neutral eggs