American Vanguard Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:14.1 thousand metric tons CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:5.5 thousand metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:8.7 thousand metric tons CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:162.3 terajoules
Water Consumption:257 thousand cubic meters
Waste Generated:14.002 thousand metric tons
Carbon Intensity:0.17 metric tons CO2e/metric ton product in 2022
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Stewardship
- Safety
- Social Responsibility
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Human Rights
- Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2022 vs 2021. Most of the Scope 1 reduction was due to repairs addressing an equipment failure in 2021. The majority of the Scope 2 reduction was attributed to a 25% reduction in steam usage at the largest operating facility.
- Decreased total waste generated and waste intensity in 2022 compared to 2021.
- Developed and marketed AMVAC Greenplants™ micronutrients, tailored to accommodate plant development cycles to enable greater nutrient uptake, saving water and reducing equipment use.
- Developed K35, a potassium citrate-based fertilizer for pineapples, resulting in higher leaf weight, less plant damage, significant water reduction (13,014 liters/hectare over 18 cycles), and a 34% reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions.
Social Achievements
- Launched AMVACARE social action program in Brazil to support community groups.
- Supported NAEA (Niños y Adolescentes en Armonía, A.C.) in Mexico, providing services to at-risk youth.
- Established the AMVAC Women’s Network, an employee resource group focused on leadership, management, and production skill enhancement.
- Continued support of scholarship programs for high school and college students.
- Expanded voluntary employee wellness program to include annual biometric screening and health coaching.
Governance Achievements
- Retained ERM CVS to provide limited assurance for 2022 environmental and safety data under ISAE 3000.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the global pandemic.
- High water risk identified at two manufacturing sites.
Mitigation Strategies
- Reduced single-source supply risk by qualifying additional raw material sources.
- Became less reliant on distant supply points and established a local procurement team in Asia Pacific.
- Regularly reviews make-versus-buy decisions, maximizing use of own production facilities.
- Prioritizing high-risk water locations for focused improvement efforts.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct requiring compliance with quality and security policies, federal transportation and security requirements, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes, maximizing carbon sequestration in soil.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (Bioderpac facility)
Third-party Assurance: ERM CVS Limited Assurance
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- AMVAC Greenplants™ micronutrients
- BSure® and UpLift® biostimulant products
- SIMPAS® precision application system
- Ultimus® MRV platform
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:19.2 thousand metric tons CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:7.7 thousand metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:11.4 thousand metric tons CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:202.8 terajoules
Water Consumption:236.7 thousand cubic meters
Waste Generated:16.04 thousand metric tons
Carbon Intensity:0.25 metric ton CO2e/metric ton product
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Safety
- Environmental Stewardship
- Soil Health
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Supply Chain
- Community Engagement
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented stormwater capture plan at Los Angeles facility, capturing 144,217 gallons of rainwater in 2023 for use in production (increased from 37,830 gallons in 2022)
- Development and use of BioWake® biological seed lubricant, a soy-based alternative to traditional talc or graphite-based lubricants, resulting in cleaner and safer application.
Social Achievements
- Established Employee Resource Groups, such as the AMVAC Women Network.
- Supported community projects and programs in Latin America, including environmental awareness campaigns and employee-led initiatives to reduce energy consumption by 35%.
Governance Achievements
- 33% of board members are female, and 22% are from underrepresented groups.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Increased recordable incident rates in 2022.
- Water stress in certain regions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Comprehensive training, robust hazard recognition and correction, and re-evaluation of job responsibilities to reduce recordable incident rates (lower rates in 2023).
- Water risk assessment conducted in 2022, identifying high-risk locations and prioritizing mitigation efforts (e.g., stormwater capture plan).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board® (SASB)
Third-party Assurance: Environmental Resources Management (ERM CVS) - Limited Assurance
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- BioWake®, BSure®