Climate Change Data

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

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities