Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Fleet Fuel Management
• Team Member Health & Safety
• Accident & Safety Management
• Energy Management
• Food Safety
• Environmental & Social Impact of Ingredient Supply Chain
• GHG Emissions
• Supply Chain Services & Solutions
• Community Investment & Involvement
• Board of Directors / Management Structure
• Equipment Selection & Certification
• Team Member Training & Development
• Risk Management
• Mobile Equipment Technology & Management
• Workforce Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Savage S7 Delivery System
• Agriculture Sustainability Projects

Environmental Achievements

• 98% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) from diesel engines since 2010
• 5% improvement in average miles-per-gallon efficiency since 2019 through improved equipment and driving behavior monitoring
• Expansion of the Savage Transload Network with new railports in Toole, UT; Pocatello, ID; Chicago, IL; Mossville, LA; and Stockton, CA.
• Development of a soybean crushing facility in Montgomery County, Kansas (to begin operation in 2024)

Social Achievements

• Military Friendly® Employer (3rd consecutive year)
• Utah Philanthropy Day: Corporate Spirit of Giving Award
• Utah Business “CEO of the Year”
• Golden Triangle Business Roundtable: Contractor Safety Award (Maintenance)
• Implementation of a strategy to increase diversity in hiring
• Initiation of pay equity analysis
• Translation of benefits and training documents to Spanish and French
• Creation of the Savage-Hillcrest Impact Network for Education (SHINE)

Governance Achievements

• Diversification of the board of directors with the addition of two female members, one with international background
• Implementation of a Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate-related risks (transitional, regulatory, and physical)
• Supply chain disruptions due to weather events and climate fluctuations
• Growing pressure from consumers and investors to address climate-related matters

Mitigation Strategies

• Enterprise risk management process
• Transitioning volume from truck to rail to reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions
• Expansion of waste management business
• Robust storm response plan
• Diversifying suppliers and geographical areas in agriculture
• Seeking weather-adapted plant species
• Providing technical support to farmers in implementing sustainable practices
• Regular monitoring of laws and regulations related to GHG emissions

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Floods
• Droughts

Transition Risks

• Changing market forces
• Consumer preferences
• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Renewable fuel projects
• Assisting customers in transitioning to lower-carbon supply chains

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Certifications: LEED Silver (Service Support Center)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Military Friendly® Employer
• Utah Philanthropy Day: Corporate Spirit of Giving Award
• Utah Business “CEO of the Year”
• Golden Triangle Business Roundtable: Contractor Safety Award (Maintenance)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Stewardship
• Team Member Health & Safety
• Team Member Engagement & Inclusion
• Community Investment & Involvement
• Governance
• Supply Chain Management

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) by 34% over the last five years
• 1.35 million gallons of biodiesel used in operations
• Launched five agricultural pilot projects targeting environmental impact avoidance/reduction
• Construction of a new soybean crush plant in Southeast Kansas anticipated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 400,000 tons annually

Social Achievements

• Reduced TRIR by 34% over the last 5 years
• Team members completed over 46,000 training courses
• Launched financial counseling resource “Your Money Line”
• Implemented a program for breastfeeding mothers to provide the ability to pump, store, and ship breast milk home during business travel for no cost
• Launched a program for new mothers providing access to guides that assist in navigating the workplace before and after giving childbirth

Governance Achievements

• Zero data security breaches
• All team members are required to sign our team member handbook acknowledging our ethics and compliance-related policies
• Updated processes, procedures, policies, and requirements to roll out a new procurement and expense platform

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing consumer preferences for lower-carbon products/services
• Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events
• Legal, regulatory, policy, and liability actions associated with climate change

Mitigation Strategies

• Diversification and business composition adjustments
• Investments in renewable energy assets and services
• Educating Customers on new lower-emissions solutions
• Robust storm response plan
• Diversifying suppliers and geographical areas
• Regularly monitor laws and regulations

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Increasing consumer preferences for lower-carbon products/services

Opportunities

• Investments in renewable energy assets and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: LEED (Service Support Center)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Renewable fuels

Awards & Recognition

• Military Friendly® Employer Gold
• Certified Evergreen® company by Tugboat Institute®
• Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation
• Women in Trucking Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation