Climate Change Data

BlueTriton Brands, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:148,086 MTCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:168,551 MTCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:37%
Total Energy Consumption:1,140.0 GWh
Water Consumption:4,862 million gallons
Waste Generated:17,367 metric tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Water Stewardship
  • Circular Packaging
  • Climate Action
  • People and Community

Environmental Achievements

  • 3% reduction of water withdrawals in priority regions vs 2022
  • 75 million gallons of water replenished in priority regions
  • 28% post-consumer recycled content in PET bottles
  • 9% of beverage products, by volume, were sold in reusable bottles
  • Reduced absolute Scope 1 emissions by 3.6%
  • Total energy consumption declined by 1.9%

Social Achievements

  • Launched ReadyRefresh Strong program, reducing high-risk body positions by over 10%
  • Achieved Human Rights Campaign rating of Equality 100, Leader in LGBTQIA+ Workplace Inclusion
  • Donated over $9 million in drinking water to communities in need
  • Donated $1.8 million to community and non-profit organizations

Governance Achievements

  • Established the Nominating, Corporate Governance, and ESG Committee
  • Introduced ESG- and climate-related incentives into short-term bonuses for executives

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute operational emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 42% vs. 2022 estimates by 2030
  • 100% renewable electricity by 2030
  • 70% of packaging material suppliers to have set science-based targets by 2030
  • Reduce absolute transport emissions (Scope 3) by 25% vs. 2022 estimates by 2030
  • 100% of beverage packaging to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2030
  • Beverage packaging to be made from an average of 50% recycled or renewable material by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Independent certification or verification of water stewardship for 100% of sites in high-water-stress areas by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • CDP Water Security questionnaire rating of 'Disclosure' band (D rating)
  • CDP Climate Change questionnaire rating of C (Awareness band)
  • Decreased supply of renewable electricity despite overall energy consumption reduction
Mitigation Strategies
  • Working towards Water Council’s Water Stewardship Verified (WAVE) program completion by end of 2024
  • Developing foundational programming for climate action, including updating Scope 3 GHG emissions measurement and establishing GHG governance
  • Investing in on-site solar projects and purchasing renewable electricity through market-based mechanisms

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Guiding Principles for suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 45001 (27 sites)

Third-party Assurance: Nature Positive (limited assurance on Scope 1 and 2 emissions)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Reusable 3- and 5-gallon bottles

Awards & Recognition

  • Walmart’s Project Gigaton Giga Guru status