Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Agriculture
• Operations
• Transportation
• Procurement
• Corporate Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Launched a comprehensive zero waste program encompassing 12 facilities, diverting over 500 tons of waste from landfills or reducing it entirely.
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 3,779 tons over FY18.
• Newton, Kansas mill recycled 400 tons of waste, diverting 1,314 cubic yards from landfill and saving 6,766 trees.
• Newton, Kansas mill will receive 90% of its energy from the Soldier Creek Wind Energy Center, reducing its carbon footprint by 7,254 metric tons annually.
• Reduced energy use at Newton, Kansas mill by 10.19% from FY18 to FY19 through power correction units and LED lighting.
• Reduced plastic consumption by over 120 tons through improved palletization processes.
• 100% of outbound flour shipments from Ogden Community Mill transported on EPA SmartWay certified carriers.

Social Achievements

• Partnered with Colorado Quinoa farmers to promote sustainable growing practices and water conservation.
• 676 Ardent Mills team member volunteers contributed 3,520 hours of volunteer work, donated 54,630 lbs of food, and raised $16,641.75 during the annual Month of Service.
• Raised $205,000 at the annual Supplier Charity Golf Tournament, creating over 800,000 meals for people across Colorado and Wyoming in partnership with the Food Bank of the Rockies.
• Ogden Community Mill sources over 95% of its conventional wheat from within 250 miles, supporting local family farms.

Governance Achievements

• Innovative Bakery Resources facility and Canadian mix facilities earned certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) labeled bags
• Improved palletization to reduce fuel emissions and waste
• Partnership with Agrible for sustainable agriculture solutions

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: RSPO

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Zero Hunger
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Climate Action

Ardent Mills aligns its practices with these goals through its serving culture, continuous improvements, renewable solutions, and sustainable operational practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Colorado Quinoa

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Regenerative agriculture
• Renewable energy
• Diversity, equity and inclusion
• Employee experience
• Community engagement
• Food safety
• Product innovation
• Responsible sourcing

Environmental Achievements

• Enrolled 250,913 acres in regenerative agriculture program
• Sourced 30.19% of energy from renewable sources
• Saved 4.8 million gallons of water annually through wash cycle maximization
• Reduced food waste by an average of 158 pounds of product per month through standardized sampling

Social Achievements

• Launched Unconscious Bias pilot program with 50 participants and 1,150 learning hours
• Supported various community initiatives, including donations to food banks and disaster relief efforts
• Positive employee engagement survey results despite industry challenges
• Launched People Plant Promise initiative to enhance front-line employee experience

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Continued effects of COVID-19
• Labor shortages
• Supply chain issues

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Comprehensive procurement and auditing processes to ensure safe, high-quality raw materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 2: Zero Hunger
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action

Ardent Mills' CSR work is centered on three pillars: Sustainability, People, and Nutrition, which align with these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Keto-friendly flour blends
• Gluten-free flour blends
• Organic Ultragrain flour

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Communities
• People
• Planet
• Ingredients

Environmental Achievements

• Diverted more than 3.4 million pounds of organic waste away from the landfill to compost or feed reuse outlets.
• 39.07% of North American facilities now use renewable energy.
• Replaced diesel railcar shuttle wagons with electric shuttle wagons reducing associated emissions 100% and reducing over 9,300 gallons of diesel used annually at our Colton and Stockton facilities.
• Replaced 10 higher emissions rail car movers with newer, more efficient ones which reduce emissions of particulate matter and nitrogen oxide by 90% and will reduce fuel consumption annually.

Social Achievements

• Donated more than 3.2 million meals.
• Volunteered more than 5,835 hours in our communities.
• Welcomed the most diverse intern class in company history.
• Increased employee engagement survey score on safety by two points.
• 26 Ardent Mills facilities were recognized with the American Bakers Association’s (ABA) 2023 Safety Award.
• Recorded an increase of +7 across DEI metrics in our employee engagement survey, reflecting the positive impact of our initiatives on employee satisfaction and inclusion.
• Launched three new ERGs.
• Expanded recruitment efforts at HBCUs and schools with large Asian and Latinx populations.

Governance Achievements

• Established a supplier diversity roadmap, known as STRIVE 100.
• Launched a diversity champions program.
• Submitted first-ever Seramount Diversity Best Practices membership and benchmarking.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change
• Inflation and market volatility
• Food insecurity

Mitigation Strategies

• Setting science-based target aligned emission reduction goals.
• Developing new products like Ardent Mills Egg Replace and Ancient Grains Plus.
• Implementing waste reduction programs.
• Expanding DEI program.
• Investing in professional development.
• Partnering with organizations that address critical needs within our communities, particularly regarding food security.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol, Global Food Safety Initiative standards

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 2
• Goal 8
• Goal 12
• Goal 13

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Ardent Mills Egg Replace
• Ancient Grains Plus Baking Flour Blend

Awards & Recognition

• American Bakers Association’s (ABA) 2023 Safety Award