Climate Change Data

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