Climate Change Data

Mitchell Press Ltd

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:39,620.26 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:467.64 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:44.90 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:39,107.73 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:2,904,776.75 kWh/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Employee Well-being
  • Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Waste Reduction
  • Reforestation

Environmental Achievements

  • Partnered with PrintReleaf to plant 68,582 trees in 2023, offsetting paper consumption.
  • Achieved 100% FSC® certified paper stock.
  • Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 17% since 2021.
  • Awarded "Canada’s Most Environmentally Progressive Printing Company" at the 2023 Canadian Print Awards.

Social Achievements

  • Converted five gender-neutral washrooms to foster inclusivity.
  • Welcomed five interns from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
  • Reduced first aid reports due to injury by 60.7% compared to 2022.
  • Launched a Climate Action Pledge initiative resulting in an estimated 2,400 kg CO2 emissions saved.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) that meets monthly.
  • Developed an updated email signature policy embracing the optional inclusion of personal pronouns.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Further reduce emissions.
Short-term Goals:
  • Continue to reduce waste and improve recycling rates.

Environmental Challenges

  • High percentage of paper towels in waste (due to limited disposal options in washrooms).
  • Higher than desired levels of mixed plastic and refundable recovery.
  • Overall increase in total Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions by 12% since 2021 (though Scope 1 & 2 direct emissions decreased).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Working with Janitorial staff to improve washroom disposal options.
  • Improving recycling stations and signage.
  • Focusing on emission reduction strategies rather than offsets.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • 100% FSC® certified paper stock.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard

Certifications: FSC®

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 15
  • Goal 17

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these UN SDGs.

Awards & Recognition

  • Canada’s Most Environmentally Progressive Printing Company (2023 Canadian Print Awards)