Climate Change Data

New Seasons Market

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:9,540 MT CO2e
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:4.59% of sales
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community Engagement
  • Food Equity and Access
  • Staff Engagement
  • Staff Diversity
  • Regional Food Economy
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Store Efficiency
  • Landfill Diversion
  • Waste Reduction

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved $864,500 in charitable donations to food equity and access programs.

Social Achievements

  • 849 hours of staff participation in community service through the Lend A Hand program (though this fell short of the goal).

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero operational GHG emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • 45% reduction in GHG emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by 2026
  • Reduce food waste 50% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • 15% of staff using Lend A Hand hours in 2024
  • $907,725 in charitable donations in 2024 (5% over 2023)
  • 25% of staff identifying as people of the Global Majority or BIPOC in 2024
  • Maintain 80%+ of Partner Brand products sourced regionally in 2024
  • 25% of New Seasons Partner Brand sales from certified organic or regenerative products in 2024
  • 10% reduction in GHG emissions from refrigerant leaks over 2023
  • Reach 68% landfill diversion in 2024
  • Reduce waste to 4.03% of sales in 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Falling short of goals in several areas, including reducing emissions from refrigerant leaks and food waste reduction.
  • Low staff survey completion rates (30% in 2023).
  • Low percentage of Partner Brand products sourced regionally (81% in 2023).
  • Low percentage of stores with Energy Star certification (21% in 2023).
  • High operational waste footprint (66% landfill diversion in 2023).
  • High food waste (4.59% of total waste in 2023).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Setting new goals for 2024 that align with their values.
  • Changing the staff engagement goal to focus on staff diversity.
  • Focusing on maintaining 80%+ of Partner Brand products sourced regionally.
  • Continuing efforts to improve store energy efficiency and achieve Energy Star certification.
  • Continuing efforts to reduce operational waste and increase landfill diversion.
  • Continuing efforts to reduce food waste.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Partner Brand program focusing on sourcing within 500 miles

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: B Corp

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed