POM Wonderful
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:Over 90% (projected by 2023)
Waste Generated:50,000 tons/year (pomegranate husks)
ESG Focus Areas
- Renewable Energy
- Waste Reduction
- Sustainable Packaging
Environmental Achievements
- Transitioned to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles for 16 oz. products, impacting more than 11 million bottles annually.
- Completed construction of a solar farm expected to provide over 90% of the company's electricity needs by 2023.
Social Achievements
- Launched a $1 million innovation challenge to find sustainable solutions for pomegranate husks, resulting in partnerships with BCD Bioscience and Enagon.
Governance Achievements
- Joined RE100, committing to 100% renewable energy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve over 90% renewable energy by 2023.
Environmental Challenges
- Large amount of pomegranate husks generated annually (50,000 tons).
Mitigation Strategies
- $1 million innovation challenge to find sustainable uses for pomegranate husks.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- 100% rPET bottles