Climate Change Data

Juhayna Food Industries SAE

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:982,513 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:101,477 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:28,900 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:852,136 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:60% at farms (solar)
Total Energy Consumption:56,470 MWh/year (estimated)
Water Consumption:1,722 Megaliters/year (estimated)
Waste Generated:Various (detailed by facility)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Planet
  • Purpose
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 107,912 mtCO2e reduced total emissions compared to 2022
  • 60% of energy used at farms is solar-energy
  • Significant reductions in water consumption across various facilities through various initiatives (specific figures vary by facility)
  • 43586 tons of organic waste entirely recycled into animal feed at El Marwa

Social Achievements

  • Launched El Commanda program, empowering 15 female drivers and achieving a 950% sales growth since 2017
  • Partnership with GIZ for supplier training program, supporting 8 suppliers
  • Renewed sponsorship of Baheya Foundation for breast cancer treatment for the 8th consecutive year, supporting 250,000 women
  • 100% of employees and their first-degree family members covered under Juhayna's medical programs
  • 99% return from maternity leaves

Governance Achievements

  • Established a dedicated Sustainability Committee in 2023 to oversee ESG strategy
  • Integrated ESG guidelines into mainstream business policies
  • Achieved compliance with various international and local standards (e.g., BRCGS, ISO)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 42% reduction in total Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Disrupted supply chain and local port restrictions affecting imported goods
  • Rising raw material costs (milk and packaging)
  • Reduced consumer purchasing power due to high inflation
  • Water scarcity
  • Reduced crop yields due to temperature fluctuations
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strategic sourcing strategies and partnerships to mitigate FX challenges and supply disruptions
  • Cost-saving initiatives and better distribution efficiency
  • Diverse product range to cater to different consumer needs and price points
  • Strategic water storage, water quality audits, and water-saving technologies
  • Cooling systems at farms to improve herd productivity, sourcing locally produced inputs

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 60 yearly external audits

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles
  • Sustainability emphasis in RFQs
  • Objective scoring in supplier evaluation
  • Equitable negotiation terms
  • Sustainability incentives
  • Long-term collaboration with suppliers
  • On-schedule payments

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Reduced crop and milk yields due to temperature fluctuations
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for concentrates due to supply shortages

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, SASB Standards, Integrated Reporting Framework

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001:2015, BRCGS Food Safety (AA+ and AA)

Third-party Assurance: DCarbon

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 5 (Gender equality)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and partnerships

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Nuts & Grains (N&G) range
  • Bekhero Full Cream Milk
  • Sugar-free juice range
  • PURE 100% juice
  • Low-fat milk alternatives

Awards & Recognition

  • Arab Sustainability Award