Climate Change Data

Butternut Box

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

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:100% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:1800 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.36 kg CO2e/kg product (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Waste Reduction
  • Water Conservation
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Employee Wellbeing
  • Community Investment
  • Supply Chain Sustainability
  • Responsible Sourcing
  • Packaging Sustainability
  • Animal Welfare
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • 8.7% average reduction in CO2e emissions per kg food delivered across Scopes 1, 2, and 3
  • 77% of waste recycled or converted into biogas (over 1,800 tonnes)
  • Saved over 67,000 kg of CO2e through all-electric vehicle deliveries
  • 8% reduction in CO2e/kg of food produced (Scopes 1 & 2)
  • Introduced two lower-carbon protein meals
  • Reduced gas usage per kg of food produced by nearly 10%

Social Achievements

  • 246 new squad members across four markets
  • 78 wellbeing events for the squad
  • Introduced Paws Days and a sabbatical policy
  • Added 5 new health and wellness products/treats
  • Donated 82,960 physical meals to dogs in need
  • Over 1000 hours of volunteering
  • Donated over £120,000 to animal and people charities
  • Partnered with Sedex to improve supply chain sustainability

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved a B Corp certification with a score of 82.6
  • BRCGS Food Safety certification (AA grade)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve Net Zero emissions (timeline not specified)
  • Increase volume of lower-carbon meals in Europe
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce plastic in packaging by 12% (thinner pouch film)
  • Reduce ice pack pillows from 4 to 1
  • Onboard 80% of existing suppliers onto Sedex

Environmental Challenges

  • Avian flu epidemic disrupting guinea fowl sourcing
  • Finding recyclable material for meal pouches
  • Maintaining supply chain transparency as the business grows
Mitigation Strategies
  • Reformulated Game recipe to use venison and duck
  • Working with suppliers to develop sustainable pouch solutions
  • Joined Sedex platform to assess and manage supply chain sustainability

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Partnering with suppliers who share Butternut's values
  • Joining Sedex platform

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of lower-carbon meals

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp

Certifications: B Corp, BRCGS Food Safety (AA grade)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Lower-carbon protein meals
  • Health and wellness products

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed