MGP Ingredients, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:187,378 metric tons CO2e (Scope 1) + 51,539 metric tons CO2e (Scope 2) = 238,917 metric tons CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:187,378 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:51,539 metric tons CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:1,106,362 MWh
Water Consumption:2,479 megaliters
Waste Generated:52,872.13 metric tons
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Products
- Process
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 GHG emissions by 19.3%
- Reduced Scope 2 GHG emissions by 11.2%
- Reduced biogenic GHG emissions by 27.0%
- Reduced total energy consumption by 18.5%
- Bardstown, Kentucky distillery earned EPA’s Energy Star® Certification
- Discontinued use of poly-lined plastic bags in food ingredients packaging
- Implemented case label printing directly onto packaging at St. Louis bottling location, reducing packaging waste
Social Achievements
- Launched companywide internship program
- Increased participation in career fairs
- Launched ElevateU: Professional Growth Alliance, MGP’s first ERG
- Launched a wellness app
- Expanded access to voluntary benefits to all employees
- Improved features of 401(k) plans for U.S. employees
- Conducted “Respect in the Workplace” and “Managing Within the Law” training
- Partnered with organizations to diversify talent pipeline
- Participated in the Chris Long Foundation’s Waterboys Initiative
- Partnered with the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum
- Donated to Operation Honor
- Donated nearly $500,000 to the National Parks Conservation Association over the past six years
- Distributed 25,000 pounds of food to Atchison, Kansas residents
Governance Achievements
- Adopted a Vendor Code of Conduct
- Required annual review and acknowledgement of Code of Conduct by all employees
- Provided relevant ethics and compliance training to employees
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 + Scope 2 GHG emissions over 2022 baseline level by 2027
- Achieve a 35% absolute reduction in energy usage over 2022 baseline levels by 2027
- Formulate a plan to reach a landfill diversion rate of 90%
Environmental Challenges
- Potential future impacts of climate change on business operations
- Managing waste and reducing environmental impact of packaging materials
- Understanding the environmental and social impacts of the supply chain
- Ongoing global supply chain risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing data-driven initiatives to reduce operational risks and minimize waste
- Developing a framework to understand materials’ impact on waste minimization
- Engaging with suppliers to encourage sustainable practices
- Sourcing products locally to minimize carbon footprint
- Monitoring and assessing global supply chain risks
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Vendor Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: BRCGS food safety certifications (Grade AA)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ProTerra® Proteins (plant-based meat alternative ingredients)
- Ingenient Inclusions™ (high-protein and ancient grain crisps)
Awards & Recognition
- EPA’s Energy Star® Certification (Bardstown, KY distillery)