Community Natural Foods
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (March 2023)
Reporting Period: March 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Ingredient Sourcing and Sustainability
Social Achievements
- Commitment to sustainable sourcing practices, aiming to avoid ingredients linked to harmful social impacts (e.g., child labor).
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of ingredient standards reflecting ESG considerations.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Sourcing ingredients sustainably and ethically, avoiding ingredients linked to environmental damage or social issues.
- Ensuring transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Development of a comprehensive list of unacceptable ingredients based on various sources (Government of Canada, Whole Foods Market, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, etc.).
- Emphasis on ingredient sourcing with certifications and sustainability documentation.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Ingredient standards and unacceptable ingredient list.