Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Fleet Fuel Management
• Team Member Health & Safety
• Accident & Safety Management
• Energy Management
• Food Safety
• Environmental & Social Impact of Ingredient Supply Chain
• GHG Emissions
• Supply Chain Services & Solutions
• Community Investment & Involvement
• Board of Directors / Management Structure
• Equipment Selection & Certification
• Team Member Training & Development
• Risk Management
• Mobile Equipment Technology & Management
• Workforce Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Savage S7 Delivery System
• Agriculture Sustainability Projects

Environmental Achievements

• 98% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) from diesel engines since 2010
• 5% improvement in average miles-per-gallon efficiency since 2019 through improved equipment and driving behavior monitoring
• Expansion of the Savage Transload Network with new railports in Toole, UT; Pocatello, ID; Chicago, IL; Mossville, LA; and Stockton, CA.
• Development of a soybean crushing facility in Montgomery County, Kansas (to begin operations in 2024)

Social Achievements

• 3rd consecutive year as a Military Friendly® Employer
• Utah Philanthropy Day: Corporate Spirit of Giving Award
• Utah Business “CEO of the Year”
• Golden Triangle Business Roundtable: Contractor Safety Award (Maintenance)
• Implementation of a strategy to increase diversity in hiring
• Initiation of pay equity analysis
• Translation of benefits and training documents to Spanish and French
• Creation of the Savage-Hillcrest Impact Network for Education (SHINE)

Governance Achievements

• Diversification of the board of directors with the addition of two female board members
• Implementation of a Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate-related risks (transitional, regulatory, and physical)
• Risks associated with climate fluctuations impacting commodity production in the Agriculture Sector
• Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events

Mitigation Strategies

• Enterprise risk management process including mitigating strategies and action plans
• Robust storm response plan
• Diversification of suppliers and geographical areas
• Seeking weather-adapted plant species
• Providing technical support to farmers in implementing sustainable practices
• Transitioning volume from truck to rail to reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions
• Expansion of waste management business

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Floods
• Droughts

Transition Risks

• Changing market forces
• Consumer preferences
• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Renewable fuel projects
• Assisting Customers in transitioning to lower-carbon supply chains

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Certifications: LEED Silver (Service Support Center)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• 2021 Military Friendly® Employer
• Utah Philanthropy Day: Corporate Spirit of Giving Award
• Utah Business “CEO of the Year”
• Golden Triangle Business Roundtable: Contractor Safety Award (Maintenance)