ASR Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-10 to 2022-09)
Reporting Period: 2021-10 to 2022-09
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:36%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonization
- Resource Conservation and Circularity
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chain
- Employee and Community Engagement
- Governance, Communication and Reporting
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced STO miles by 15% compared to FY21.
- Increased freight shipped through SmartWay carriers from 82% to 90%.
- Achieved 99.3% diversion from landfill across operations.
- 36% of net energy production derived from renewable sources.
- Provided more than 283 thousand megawatt hours of electricity to surrounding municipal utility systems, of which more than 259 thousand megawatt hours were from renewable sources.
Social Achievements
- Paid more than $3 million (USD) in Fairtrade Premiums to Fairtrade-certified Small Producer Organizations.
- Launched a Menopause Support Policy in the U.K.
- Launched the “Learn to Grow” program in Belize and Mexico.
- Implemented the Responsible Sourcing from Small Landholders in the Philippines Sugar Sector (RSS) program.
- Launched the Women Farmers Field School in Belize.
Governance Achievements
- Conducted a new Materiality Assessment.
- Developed our Climate Action Roadmap.
- Publicly declared decarbonization ambitions with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
- Completed a comprehensive product life cycle analysis (pLCA).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Ensure 100% of packaging is reusable, recyclable or renewable by 2035.
Medium-term Goals:
- Become carbon neutral globally by 2040.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Reduce potable water usage by 55% by 2030.
- Reduce total solid waste stream by 25% by 2030.
- Reduce STOs by 25% by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- War in Eastern Europe created price shocks throughout global supply chains, sending energy prices higher and limiting access to fertilizer.
- Rising inflation caused stress on all links within the value chain.
- Growing number of extreme weather events.
- Operational inefficiency and aging infrastructure in some refineries slightly increased net GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) compared to FY21.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a long-term strategy focusing on energy-efficient technologies and sustainable agriculture practices.
- Exploring opportunities from the Inflation Reduction Act, Cap and Trade, and Carbon Tax funds.
- Reinforcing relationships with NGOs and financial institutions to obtain assistance from the Green Climate Fund.
- Strengthening continuous improvement and reliability programs with a 3% annual emissions reduction target at all sites.
- Planning large innovation projects to implement modern and efficient production technologies.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 79% of raw sugar assessed using CSR verification tools.
Responsible Procurement
- Ethical Sourcing Policy
- Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Third-party social audits
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Hurricanes
- Tornadoes
- Heatwaves
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Investment in green energy
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Domino® Easy Baking Tub
Awards & Recognition
- Bonsucro Inspire Award for Best Social Sustainability Initiative