Kruger Products Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:330,252 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:253,234 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:77,018 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:617,739 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:4%
Total Energy Consumption:8,302,262 GJ/year
Water Consumption:19,286,793 m3/year
Waste Generated:102,700 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Responsible Sourcing
- Plastics & Packaging
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Employee Training & Development
- Community Engagement & Investment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 26% vs. 2015 baseline
- Reduced water usage intensity by 31% vs. 2015 baseline
- Achieved 100% third-party certified fibres in products
- Sherbrooke cogeneration system reduced GHG emissions by nearly 15,000 MT
Social Achievements
- Achieved a 0.86 OSHA Total Incident Rate (TIR), improving from 1.37 in 2022
- Introduced Employee Development Month
- Continued support of breast cancer research through Cashmere Collection
- Launched Kruger Big Assist supporting local hockey programs
Governance Achievements
- Board integrated climate risks and opportunities into risk oversight responsibilities
- Updated Code of Ethics approved by the Board
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce virgin plastic packaging intensities in branded products by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 35% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline
- Reduce water consumption intensities by 35% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline
- Achieve a 0.74 TIR by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Virgin plastic packaging intensity increased by 8.5% from 2020 to 2023
- Waste diversion decreased due to changes in downstream partnerships
- Scope 3 emissions account for roughly 65% of total emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing strategies to reverse the increase in virgin plastic packaging, including using 25% PCR plastic in 2024
- Working to onboard new partners in 2024 to accept fibre end product for soil amendment
- Tracking Scope 3 emissions from 11 sources to identify reduction opportunities
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- 100% third-party certified fibres
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- EcoVadis platform for ESG monitoring (starting 2024)
- Compliance with Bill S-211 (Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
- Wildfires
- Heat stress
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing mechanisms
- Fuel and transportation costs
- Supply chain disruptions
- Mandates on and regulation of existing products and services
Opportunities
- New technologies
- Plastic packaging
- Resource efficiency
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards (2021), SASB Household & Personal Products Standard, SASB Pulp & Paper Products Standard, TCFD
Certifications: FSC, SFI, PEFC, ISO 50001 (Gatineau, Crabtree, New Westminster plants)
Third-party Assurance: PwC (limited assurance for absolute Scopes 1 and 2 emissions)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Bonterra brand (100% recycled fibre, plastic-free packaging)
Awards & Recognition
- Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens (Corporate Knights)
- Canada’s Best Managed Companies
- Forbes Canada’s Best Employers
- Greater Toronto Area Top Employer