Climate Change Data

The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community
  • Recycling
  • Energy
  • Fuel & Emissions
  • Water

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from fleet by 1.4% compared to 2021
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from production and distribution centers by 7.1% compared to 2021
  • Lowered energy use-to-production ratio by 1.4% from 2021 to 2022
  • Converted 7 facilities to LED lighting
  • Completed 23 facility HVAC projects resulting in energy savings
  • 7.4% of total solid waste from manufacturing was recycled in 2022
  • Expanded 100% rPET across entire RCCB territory for most DASANI bottles
  • Reduced the amount of plastic required to make a PET bottle by 12-20%
  • Switched to nitrogen in manufacturing process in Southern California plants, expecting up to 12% or 23,500 tons of CO2 equivalent reduction after full deployment in 2023

Social Achievements

  • Certified as a Great Place to Work
  • 16% reduction in injury rate compared to 2021
  • Won 3rd Place Lytx Coach of the year
  • Donated 15 pallets of DASANI to Michigan State Police in response to a Detroit water main leak
  • Supported families displaced due to severe thunderstorms in Imperial County, California with product donations
  • Partnered with organizations for food and toy drives during the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan
  • Supported Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation scholarships

Governance Achievements

  • Established a redefined CSR strategic framework with goals aligned with commitments to local communities and accountable to the Executive Leadership Team
  • Regularly shares progress against CSR goals with the Reyes Family of Businesses CSR Council

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Install 20 Megawatts of onsite renewable energy capacity by 2030
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030
  • Reduce Water Use Ratio by 17.5% by 2030
  • Divert 95% of waste from landfills from all facilities by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from operations
  • Increasing recycling rates
  • Improving water efficiency
  • Reducing fuel consumption
Mitigation Strategies
  • Switching to nitrogen in the manufacturing process
  • Investing in energy efficiency upgrades and designing new facilities with energy conservation in mind
  • Adding electric vehicles to the fleet
  • Optimizing delivery routes
  • Testing renewable diesel fuel blend
  • Partnering with Northstar Recycling for improved waste management
  • Implementing improved water recovery systems, optimizing cleaning programs, and better monitoring of water use

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:64% of DC electricity comes from renewable sources
Total Energy Consumption:2M kWh of solar power generated at distribution centers
Waste Generated:55.7M kilos of waste diverted from distribution centers; 53M kilos of waste diverted from customers’ restaurants

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community Engagement
  • Recycling
  • Energy
  • Fuel & Emissions

Environmental Achievements

  • 92% of waste diverted from landfill
  • 76% reduction in electricity-related emissions globally since 2018
  • 64% of DC electricity from renewable sources
  • 26% absolute reduction in scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2018
  • 53% of fleet using alternative fuels

Social Achievements

  • $1.5M total charitable donations in 2023
  • $1.4M donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities®
  • 2,392 Team Members volunteered 8,944 volunteer hours
  • 82% Team Member engagement
  • 14 Great Place to Work® country certifications

Governance Achievements

  • CSR is a critical, board-level strategic issue. Progress is reported through regular committee updates to the board at least annually.
  • Executives oversee, challenge and support risk management, operations, and strategies to ensure CSR is embedded in day-to-day business practices.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Maintain Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) globally and work towards achieving ZWTL at each facility
  • Expand reverse logistics to support circular waste management for customers
  • Install and/or expand solar PV systems in UK, France and Australia
  • Incorporate sustainable features in new facility builds
  • Expand battery electric vehicles (BEV) and/or eCool trailer trials in every major market
  • Expand renewable diesel and 100% biodiesel
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve 20,000 volunteer hours globally in 2024
  • 51.8% reduction in operational emissions by 2030
  • 30% reduction in scope 3 emissions by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy consumption in distribution centers
  • Minimizing carbon footprint from a fleet of over 9,000 vehicles
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in renewable energy purchases and on-site solar panels
  • Scaling alternative fuel technologies (EVs, biofuels)
  • Network optimization to minimize driving distance
  • Implementing a reverse logistics system for used uniforms

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Awards & Recognition

  • Gaia Award for Excellence in Sustainability Finalist