Climate Change Data

Trader Joe's

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018-2019)

Reporting Period: 2018-2019

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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainability
  • Packaging
  • Waste Reduction
  • Food Waste
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Recycling
  • Community Engagement
  • Food Donation

Environmental Achievements

  • Removed 1 million pounds of plastic through packaging changes and elimination of plastic bags.
  • Switched to CO2 refrigerant, pulling carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
  • Replaced styrofoam produce trays with compostable trays.
  • Switched to plant-based starch sleeves for greeting cards.
  • Reduced packaging materials used on products like Charles Shaw wines (lighter weight bottles).

Social Achievements

  • Donated over $355,000,000 worth of food (72,000,000 pounds) through the Neighborhood Shares program.
  • Donated 10,000 pounds of perishable food to a food bank after a power outage.
  • Implemented a recycling program in a store breakroom, boosting morale and raising money for a team outing.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Customer concerns about excessive packaging.
  • Finding suitable replacements for existing packaging materials.
  • Managing food waste due to power outages.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Listened to customer feedback and implemented packaging changes.
  • Collaborated with recycling companies to find sustainable alternatives.
  • Developed efficient processes for donating perishable food in case of emergencies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sourcing renewable and recycled packaging materials.
  • Avoiding harmful substances in packaging.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Power outages
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Compostable packaging
  • Plant-based packaging alternatives

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed