Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Planet
• Profit

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy intensity (energy per kilogram of product) by approximately 11% over the past 5 years.
• Diverted over 1,200 tons of waste from waste treatment annually.
• Achieved zero waste to landfill in 2014 and targets absolute zero waste by 2020.
• Reduced the relative intensity (kg CO2e / kg product) by approximately 9% since 2011.

Social Achievements

• Opened the Bama Caring Center, providing comprehensive services to team members.
• Increased employee engagement in health and wellness to 86%.
• Awarded 15 scholarships and 17 grants for teachers totaling $28,977.
• Supported the community with $19,500 to address inter-generational poverty.
• Awarded $38,550 to Bama team members through the Bama Builds program.
• Awarded 126 BamaAid grants totaling over $110,000.
• Achieved a 16% reduction in the average health risks of team members and spouses since 2009.
• 75% retention rate for Women in Recovery program graduates.
• 85 percent rating by the Human Rights Campaign — Equality Index.

Governance Achievements

• Launched a Veteran’s Business Resource Group.
• Provided education to team members and suppliers on the business case for Inclusion & Diversity.
• Received the Corporate Equality Award from Oklahomans for Equality for providing protections to transgender team members.
• Recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice for Second Chance hiring practices.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Substantial amount of raw material packaging.
• Managing waste from raw material packaging.

Mitigation Strategies

• Reinforced cardboard recycling, closed-loop recycling, and better revenue generation from waste.
• Recycled hard plastics and plastic films.
• Reselling gaylord totes and supersacks locally.
• Source reductions in food waste through operational excellence.
• Sending remaining waste to the local Covanta Energy Waste facility.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Integration of sustainability expectations into the Bama Supplier Manual.
• 100% Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Certified Mass Balance Palm Oil.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• 2016 Second Chance Employer Recognition by the U.S. Department of Justice
• 2016 Corporate Equality Award, Oklahoman’s For Equality
• 2016 Outstanding Philanthropist, Association of Fundraising Professionals
• 2016 Tulsa Regional Chamber’s annual Top Inclusive Workplace Award
• 2016 Henry Bellmon Quality of Life Award
• 2016 Energy Star Certified Facility – Bama Frozen Dough
• 2016 Energy Star Certified Facility – Bama Pie
• 2015 Tulsa Regional Chamber’s annual Top Inclusive Workplaces Award
• 2015 McDonald’s People First Supplier Award
• 2015 YUM!’s Inaugural Supplier Diversity Award
• 2014 Tulsa Regional Chamber’s Annual Crystal Star Award for Supplier Diversity Mentorship
• 2014-16 American Heart Association Fit Friendly Company (platinum level)
• Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business