Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Economic Development

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon footprint associated with plant breeding through computational predictions, eliminating trial-and-error field testing.

Social Achievements

• Created 11 full-time jobs in Saskatoon by January 2022.
• Partnered with Protein Industries Canada to develop new pea and hemp varieties for plant-based foods.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global pandemic initially hindered in-person networking in the agricultural research community.
• Climate change and the need for more resilient crops.
• Canada's net-zero emissions goal presents challenges for farmers regarding water and fertilizer use.

Mitigation Strategies

• Adapted to virtual communication during the pandemic.
• Developing AI-based solutions to create 'smart' crops adapted to changing environments (drought, frost).
• Collaborating with seed companies to develop climate-resilient crop varieties.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Frost
• Drought

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes related to net-zero emissions

Opportunities

• Development of climate-resilient crops

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Developing climate-resilient crops contributes to food security (SDG 2) and mitigating climate change (SDG 13).

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Climate-resilient crop varieties

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable agriculture
• Food security
• Environmental footprint reduction

Environmental Achievements

• Reduction of environmental footprint (transportation and fuel costs) in vertical farming
• Significant reductions in water consumption in vertical farming

Social Achievements

• Contributing to food security by developing high-yielding and disease-resistant crops
• Strategic collaboration with Granot Group to develop seedlings for dairy cattle feed, improving cow health and diet

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global food crises due to factors like war, increased input prices, and supply chain disruptions
• Competition in the AgTech sector

Mitigation Strategies

• Developing genomic solutions to address food shortages and improve crop yields
• Focusing on long-term projects (DNA tests and IP development) for recurring revenue
• Strategic collaborations to expand market reach and secure funding (e.g., Granot Group)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of climate-resilient crops for vertical farming

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Developing sustainable agricultural practices and climate-resilient crops contributes to food security and reduces the environmental impact of agriculture.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Elite varieties of seedlings for vertical farming
• Insects adapted to agricultural residues

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed