J.R. Simplot Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2012)
Reporting Period: 2012
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
- Health & Safety
- Security
- Energy
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water usage drastically at a large fertilizer plant in Eastern Idaho.
- Implemented a liner project at the Don Plant in Pocatello, Idaho to prevent phosphate leaching into groundwater.
- Completed a wastewater treatment improvement project at the Moses Lake potato processing plant, creating biofuel and generating carbon credits.
- Partnered with conservation groups and other companies to improve the health of the Upper Blackfoot River.
- Simplot Australia committed to sustainable tuna sourcing policies.
Social Achievements
- Sponsored three Progressive Agriculture Foundation Safety Days in 2011 to teach children about farm safety.
- United Way Platinum Corporate Sponsor in the Treasure Valley, Idaho.
- Supported Habitat for Humanity, Idaho Public Television, National Alliance for Mental Illness, and Foodbank Australia.
- Organized and sponsored the Simplot Games, a track meet attracting high school athletes.
Governance Achievements
- Created a Sustainability Task Force to monitor and advocate for progress company-wide.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change
- Scarcity of arable land
- Booming world population
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous improvement of existing processes to benefit both business and environment.
- Investing in innovative ways to help the business thrive and better serve customers, employees, and neighbors.