Climate Change Data

Aspire Bakeries

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:99,966 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:58,647 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:41,319 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Food
  • Planet
  • Sourcing
  • Communities

Environmental Achievements

  • CO2e reduction of 14.5% (14,096 metric tonnes reduced) from 2019 baseline
  • Non-recipe water consumption reduced by 10.1% compared to 2022
  • Energy intensity from gas and electricity reduced by 2.1% compared to 2022
  • 95.8% waste diversion from landfill across 13 bakeries
  • 7 out of 13 bakeries achieved zero waste to landfill
  • 11 of 13 bakeries upgraded to LED lighting

Social Achievements

  • Recordable Injury Rate 37% below industry average
  • Lost Time Injury Rate 70% below industry average
  • 6 out of 10 U.S. locations received the American Bakery Association Safety Recognition Program Award
  • Health and wellness fairs held at bakeries
  • Nearly 1.5 million pounds of food donated

Governance Achievements

  • Annual Reporting on cage-free eggs transition
  • All bakeries are Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certified
  • Aspire Integrated Management System (AIMS) implemented for food safety

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 46% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Inflation
  • Supply chain issues
Mitigation Strategies
  • Streamlined production through optimization at bakeries
  • Adopted new digital tools and technologies
  • Initiatives to improve employee retention
  • Increased direct shipments to reduce carbon footprint

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Vendor Code of Conduct
  • Supplier diversity strategy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Energy efficiency opportunities
  • Renewable energy purchasing

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP, EcoVadis, SASB, GRI, UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: BRC (GFSI), RSPO

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Expanded plant-based and vegan-certified portfolio

Awards & Recognition

  • American Bakery Association Safety Recognition Program Award