Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable farms
• Responsible sourcing
• Responsible operations
• Responsible products
• Social impact

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy intensity in the US by roughly 7.5% since 2016 (BTU/WME)
• Nearly 100% LED lighting in US plants, saving more than 5 million kWh annually
• Installation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), saving roughly 17 million kWh annually in US plants
• Steam trap studies, boiler tune-ups, and steam projects saving roughly 60,000 Dth per year in US plants
• Jerome, Idaho refrigeration study saving more than 1.7 million kWh annually
• Biogas installations in Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, Luxemburg, and Lake Norden plants offsetting natural gas use
• Reduced idling time in Nova Scotia trucking fleet by 18%, cutting diesel purchases and CO2e emissions

Social Achievements

• Donated cheddar cheese and other dairy products equating to more than 1 million liters of milk in 2020
• Launched initiatives to develop female leadership and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
• 76% of Agropur’s Canadian sites ended 2020 without a lost-time injury (LTI)
• US operations DART rate of 2.63 and Total Incident Rate of 3.99 in 2020 (below industry average)
• Implemented responsible packaging guidelines, reducing plastic use and promoting post-consumer fibers

Governance Achievements

• Earned a bronze medal from EcoVadis
• Implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct
• Complies with the SQF Code, audited annually by an independent international agency
• Implemented customized modifications to certified supplier management software to meet Food Safety Modernization Act expectations

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and employee well-being
• Meeting increasing customer expectations for sustainability performance metrics and reporting
• Managing water use in high water stress areas (e.g., Jerome, Idaho)

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented COVID-19 safety protocols in plants (temperature checks, social distancing, PPE)
• Commissioned a materiality assessment to update sustainability priorities
• Developed innovative water recycling solutions (e.g., closed-loop system in Jerome, Idaho)

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Agropur Supplier Code of Conduct
• RSPO certification for palm oil
• FSC or SFI certification for virgin fibers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, US Dairy Stewardship Commitment - Dairy Processor Handbook

Certifications: EcoVadis Bronze Medal

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Lactose-free dairy beverages
• High-protein dairy beverages
• Recycled packaging materials

Awards & Recognition

• Feed Ontario’s 2020 Paul Mistele Memorial Award
• Idaho Governor’s Award for Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (Jerome, Idaho)
• Wisconsin Corporate Safety Awards
• Iowa/Illinois Safety Council Hazard Control Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Better Planet
• Better Communities
• Better Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption through LED lighting and VFD installation saving more than 17 million kWh annually (5% of total US electricity use).
• Increased biogas production at Luxemburg, Wisconsin plant by 300%, offsetting 32,000 Dth of natural gas.
• Implemented a polished water recovery system at Little Chute, Wisconsin plant, recovering up to 270,000 gallons of water daily.
• Launched Sustainable Farms pilot project to measure on-farm GHG emissions and animal welfare practices.

Social Achievements

• Donated nearly $1.7 million worth of dairy products to food banks across Canada.
• Raised $103,000 for local charities through the “We Care. We Give.” employee fundraising program.
• Implemented a new parental leave policy in the US (up to five weeks paid) and Canada (supplementing government benefits to 100% of salary for up to five weeks).
• Increased vacation time for employees in Canada and the US.

Governance Achievements

• Updated Code of Ethics for employees to ensure integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
• Created an Ethics Reporting Hotline for confidential and anonymous reporting of ethical violations.
• Completed a complete review of the Protection of Personal Information Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the value chain (95% of total emissions).
• Improving data collection methodologies for on-farm emissions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Announced Science Based Targets for GHG emissions reduction (30% reduction from plants, 24% reduction per kg of milk processed by 2031).
• Collaborating with producers and value chain partners to develop a roadmap to reduce emissions.
• Working with US producers since 2022 to collect primary data from farm operations.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Agropur Supplier Code of Conduct
• RSPO certified palm oil
• FSC or SFI certified virgin fibers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Severe weather events impacting supply chain

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Core Standards, US Dairy Stewardship Commitment

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Lactose-free and protein-enriched products

Awards & Recognition

• IISC Hazard Control Recognition Award (Hull, Iowa plant)