Climate Change Data

GloryBee

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,157 metric tons of CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:148 (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:103 (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:905 (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:142.1 Btu/lb (2021)
Water Consumption:0.039 gallons per pound
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Products
  • Planet

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced trash output by an average of 4 tons per year over the last five years
  • Increased diverted waste by an average of 2 tons during the past five years
  • Generated 21,194.46 kWh of renewable energy from solar panels
  • Avoided creating 4.9t of CO2 because of solar use
  • Consolidated Pacific Northwest trucking routes, eliminating 104,511 miles over four years

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a hybrid work model, improving recruiting and retention
  • Broke production goals, processing 2,205 drums of honey
  • SAVE the BEE added 7 new brand partnerships
  • Donated 44,982 pounds of food to local charities
  • 15 employees gave 49.5 hours of volunteer time
  • Provided $21,000 in support of school garden projects and food banks
  • Educated over 1500 people on honey bee preservation
  • Funded training for 60 growers on pollinator habitat
  • Cross-trained 105 coffee farmers in beekeeping in Latin America

Governance Achievements

  • Became a Certified B Corporation in 2016
  • Developed more rigorous supply chain requirements and revised Responsible Sourcing Code in 2019
  • Adopted a “best-value” approach to supplier selection in 2021 considering environmental and social practices

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • In 2025, place further emphasis on creating efficiencies in our supply chain.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • 40% increase in the price of honey in 2021
  • Impacts of COVID-19 affecting operations and supply chains
  • Stricter revision in B Corp assessment methodology
  • Slight increase in water use due to change in sales product mix
Mitigation Strategies
  • Increased domestically sourced products by 2.2% YOY
  • Strong water conservation practices (capturing and reusing water)
  • Added additional heating measures to improve product quality and efficiency
  • Restructuring fleet routes and utilizing fuel-efficient trucks

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible Sourcing Code defining minimum standards for suppliers
  • Best-value approach to supplier selection considering environmental and social practices

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp

Certifications: B Corp, Non-GMO Project Verified, USDA Organic, Fair Trade, Palm Done Right, Safe Quality Food

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed