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