Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Healthy Environment
• Healthy Business
• Healthy Community

Environmental Achievements

• Invested over $100 million in onsite renewable and alternative energy since 2012.
• Completed on-farm solar installations generating 1,132 MWh annually, offsetting 86% of power needs.
• Achieved a 98.4% diversion rate at Taylor Farms Mexico.
• Annual average diversion rate of 92%.
• Reduced water consumption by 22% at Taylor Farms California Schillings in a single year.
• Achieved 20% water usage savings at Taylor Farms Maryland.
• Reduced water use intensity by 35% at Taylor Farms Northwest.
• Converted 215 tons of plastic from “not recyclable” to “in store dropoff”.
• Sourced 10,108 tons of FSC or SFI certified pulp or paper for packaging.
• Removed 1,110 tons of plastic from the supply chain by transitioning lidding to peel and reseal.
• Used 9,443 tons of post-consumer recycled content in primary packaging and 3,381 tons in secondary packaging.

Social Achievements

• Lettuce Lead internal education program to cultivate future leaders.
• Provided ESL courses at several facilities.
• Offered various employee appreciation initiatives (onsite meal assistance, company provided jackets, free hot drinks, etc.).
• Awarded 216 student scholarships totaling $3.1 million since 2017.
• Donated over 12,300 backpacks filled with school supplies and healthy snacks since 2010.
• Donated $900,000 to help secure devices and internet access for students in Monterey County.
• Donated 5 million pounds of food annually to local food banks and charitable organizations.
• Launched Lettuce Be Healthy campaign in 2014 to improve employee and family health.

Governance Achievements

• Entered a Sustainability-Linked Lease with Rabobank to finance renewable energy projects, linking interest rates to environmental goals.
• Implemented a data-driven approach to food safety and quality, using tools like TEST and LEARN, FieldIn, Red Zone, KipTraq, and SpecRight.
• Participates in the 10x20x30 challenge to halve food loss and waste by 2030.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• E. coli contamination in romaine lettuce.
• Rising labor costs and labor shortages.
• Water scarcity.
• Food loss and waste.
• Need for sustainable packaging solutions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Romaine Rally research project to identify causes of E. coli contamination.
• Investment in automation to reduce physically demanding tasks.
• Implementation of effective irrigation management and water conservation measures.
• Fresh-to-Shelf strategy to reduce food waste and improve freshness.
• Partnerships with food banks and organizations to address food insecurity.
• Holistic approach to packaging, focusing on material selection, optimization, recycled content, and end-of-life management.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• SpecRight tool for managing ingredient supply chain specifications.
• Use of FSC or SFI certified pulp and paper for packaging.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, CDP, SASB

Certifications: TRUE

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Power Medley, Snack Packs, USDA boxes

Awards & Recognition

• Roosevelt William President’s Award (Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County)