Climate Change Data

Marley Spoon Group SE

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:142,299 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:353 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:961 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:140,986 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:84%
Total Energy Consumption:10,991 MWh/year
Water Consumption:13,350 m3/year
Waste Generated:1048 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:4.00 tCO2e/million Euro revenue (Scope 1 & 2); 433.18 tCO2e/million Euro revenue (Scope 1, 2 & 3)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Waste Reduction
  • Responsible Sourcing
  • Employee Well-being
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Food Safety
  • Corporate Governance
  • Ethics and Compliance

Environmental Achievements

  • 9% reduction in total absolute carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) compared to 2022
  • 61% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity compared to 2020
  • 12% reduction in electricity consumption in Europe
  • Introduction of water-based ice packs in Europe, diverting 452 tons of material from landfills
  • Developed and published a roadmap for fulfilling the Better Chicken Commitment in the US
  • Increased the percentage of recyclable or reusable packaging materials to 85%
  • Reduced purchased packaging for each delivery order by 10%

Social Achievements

  • Marley Spoon Australia named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023
  • Global rollout of EdApp mobile learning platform, with over 10,000 courses completed
  • Significant increase in vegetarian and vegan options across all regions
  • Donated approximately 333,000 kilograms of food to various charities
  • Raised $18,275 for OzHarvest through a fundraising event

Governance Achievements

  • Compliance with non-financial disclosure requirements in the EU and EU Taxonomy Regulations
  • Formal endorsement of the TCFD reporting framework
  • Implementation of a global annual compensation review to ensure pay fairness
  • Redesign of the employee equity program to align with market requirements
  • Establishment of a SE People Council (SEPC) for Marley Spoon SE

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve Zero Waste (90% waste diversion) goal
  • Increase the share of climate-friendly meals on the menu
  • Achieve Better Chicken Commitment standards across all chicken offerings in the US by 2028
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% renewable electricity by 2025
  • Transition all repackaged items to recyclable mono-plastic PE by Q2 2024
  • Use paper-based materials for grains by the end of 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Softer consumer demand due to high inflation and increased interest rates
  • Global warming impacting business operations in all regions
  • Increased lead times in supply chains and rising raw material costs
  • Challenges in achieving 100% renewable electricity due to new operations
  • Redcycle collapse in Australia impacting recycling labels
Mitigation Strategies
  • Increased contribution margins and expanded product offerings
  • Improved customer experience
  • Transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2025
  • Diversifying the origin of raw materials to mitigate supply chain disruptions
  • Implementing more robust temperature monitoring protocols for chilled deliveries
  • Replacing Redcycle recycling labels with Australian national labels

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier sustainability questionnaires
  • Focus on sustainable agriculture, fisheries, and animal farming
  • Requirement for certifications (MSC, ASC, GAP, etc.)
  • Better Chicken Commitment

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (floods, heat waves, droughts, wildfires)
  • Water stress
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts towards lower-carbon future
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes
  • Increased demand for sustainable food options

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

Initiatives to reduce food waste, transition to renewable energy, and lower carbon emissions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Water-based ice packs
  • Paper-based liners
  • Climate-friendly meals
  • Plant-based meat alternatives

Awards & Recognition

  • Newsweek 2024 award for best customer service (meal kit category)
  • Marley Spoon Australia named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023