Amyris
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3,508.19 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,520.46 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,987.73 tCO2e/year (location-based and market-based)
Total Energy Consumption:60,304.47 GJ/year
Water Consumption:3,121,300 gal (Emeryville) + 1,404,745 gal (Leland) + 76,317 gal (Campinas)
Waste Generated:7,392 lbs (Campinas) + 6,047 lbs (Leland) + 65,961 lbs (Emeryville)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate action
- Life below water
- Life on land
- Good health and well-being for all at all ages
- Responsible consumption and production
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy associated with cold storage by approximately 30%
- Reduced downstream water requirements for squalane processing by approximately 65% since 2016
- Over 95% of hazardous waste produced in Emeryville laboratory facilities was diverted from landfill through recycling or incineration for energy recovery
- All direct-to-consumer order shipments for Biossance, Pipette and Purecane brands are carbon neutral (offsetting approximately 54 metric tonnes of carbon emissions)
Social Achievements
- Launched five new brands in 2021: Costa Brazil®, JVN™, Olika™, Rose Inc.™, and Terasana®
- Introduced a mental health care benefit through Modern Health
- Increased Black representation in the workforce (specific percentage not quantified)
- Over 64% of all Amyris employees who received promotions in 2021 were women
Governance Achievements
- Established a Chief Engagement & Sustainability Officer (CESO) position
- Created an ESG Council that meets monthly
- Conducted the first annual review of diversity and inclusion topics, including pay equity
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions (implied, not explicitly stated)
- Maintaining a safe work environment during COVID-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented COVID-19 response and mitigation programs at all facilities
- Updated ergonomics program to include remote workers
- Provided weekly COVID-19 testing in Emeryville
- Required full vaccination to work on-site in Emeryville
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 2 companies audited in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Vendor guide
- Standard manufacturing agreement
- Qualification form for new contract manufacturers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: Bonsucro Chain of Custody Certification, LEED Silver (Emeryville HQ), Platinum Level Certified Lab through My Green Lab® (Emeryville lab), EWG VERIFIED™ (Biossance products), NEA Seal of Acceptance™ (Pipette products)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3
- Goal 6
- Goal 7
- Goal 8
- Goal 11
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
- Goal 14
- Goal 15
- Goal 16
- Goal 17
Amyris' activities are linked to these SDGs as described in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Purecane™
- Biossance® skincare
- Pipette® baby skincare
- Sugarcane-derived squalane
- Reb M sweetener
Awards & Recognition
- 2021 Edison Award (Purecane)
- Fast Company’s 2021 Most Innovative Companies (Purecane)
- Clean Academy Impact Award (Biossance)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Compliance
- Human Rights
- Ethical Conduct
Social Achievements
- Commitment to equal employment opportunities
Governance Achievements
- Established a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- Implemented a Whistleblower and Complaints Policy
- Designated a Compliance Director to investigate violations
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Potential conflicts of interest
- Insider trading
- Maintaining integrity of financial records
- Compliance with international business laws
- Preventing money laundering
- Protecting confidential information
- Ensuring fair competition
- Protecting employee privacy
Mitigation Strategies
- Clear policies and procedures to address conflicts of interest
- Insider Trading Policy to guide employees
- Internal controls and procedures to maintain financial integrity
- Training programs on compliance with international laws
- Procedures for reporting suspicious activities
- Confidentiality agreements and measures to protect information
- Policies promoting fair competition
- Compliance with national and international data protection and privacy laws
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Commitment to fair labor practices and compliance with SA8000 standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Integrity
- Health and Safety
- Labor and Human Rights
- Environmental Responsibility
- Data Security and Privacy
- Intellectual Property Protection
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct