Climate Change Data

Garden Remedies Inc. (GRI)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1888.93 tCO2e increase from 2021
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Over 10 million kWh/year (Fitchburg location)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:555.92 metric tons of trash produced, 449.98 metric tons diverted from disposal
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by approximately 1.2 million kWh annually through LED retrofit (projected for completion in 2023)
  • Reduced PPE waste by about 7100 lbs annually by switching to machine washable coveralls
  • Improved recycling programs across all locations, diverting 449.98 metric tons of waste from disposal

Social Achievements

  • Eliminated gender pay gap in 2022
  • Increased all hourly and salary employee pay to ensure a livable wage
  • Donated over $32,000 to 15 different local and national organizations
  • Implemented a full-time Employee Health and Safety Officer and provided various safety trainings

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented streamlined processes for approving advertisements and labeling to ensure compliance with CCC regulations
  • Maintained good standing with the CCC and all state regulatory agencies
  • Developed new sub-brands to better serve the consumer base

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Continue retrofitting to hydroponics and become more conscious of water consumption
  • Research water recollection processes
  • Revitalize the Management and Leadership Development Program (MLDP)
Short-term Goals:
  • Begin composting food and bathroom waste in Fitchburg
  • Achieve a 25% reduction in incineration waste in Fitchburg
  • Convert more packaging to sustainable alternatives
  • Research heat trapping solutions for Fitchburg and Westminster facilities
  • Create a health and safety committee

Environmental Challenges

  • High energy consumption (over 10 million kWh in 2022 at Fitchburg location)
  • Significant waste generation
  • High employee turnover (39.06% in 2022)
  • Concerns about gummy stickiness
  • Air quality concerns related to cannabis dust
Mitigation Strategies
  • LED retrofit project to reduce energy consumption
  • Waste reduction initiatives including switching to reusable PPE and implementing recycling programs
  • Pay increases and merit increases to improve employee retention
  • Addressing gummy stickiness issues in 2023
  • Installation of a voluntary respirator program for workers in areas with high particulate levels

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Deli Style Growler (discontinued)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed