Strauss Group Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:153,965 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:88,862 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:65,105 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:2,137,845 GJ/year
Water Consumption:2,129,296 m3/year
Waste Generated:95,004 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.219 tCO2e/ton in 2020
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1+2) from 0.263 tCO2e/ton in 2016 to 0.219 tCO2e/ton in 2020
- Implemented EMS, with several sites certified under ISO 14001
Social Achievements
- Maintained a high Platinum Plus rating from Ma'ala Organization for business responsibility for seven consecutive years
- Conducted Strauss Israel Suppliers Conference focusing on small, women-owned companies
Governance Achievements
- Strauss Group Board of Directors consisted of 12 members, of which seven were women (58%) at the end of 2020
- No corruption cases reported in 2020
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Maintaining a safe workplace during a pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulating remote training solutions in response to the pandemic
- Implementing corrective actions to address safety incidents
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: All Strauss Israel and Sabra/Obela suppliers screened using social criteria
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Ethics Charter/Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Core Option
Certifications: ISO 14001 (several sites)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Platinum Plus rating from Ma'ala Organization
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:167,256 tCO2e (Scope 1+2) + 40,918 tCO2e (Scope 3, category 3)
Scope 3 Emissions:40,918 tCO2e (category 3)
Renewable Energy Share:76.1% increase compared to 2022
Waste Generated:7,232 tons diverted from landfill; 10,550 tons sent to offsite recycling
Carbon Intensity:0.240 tCO2e/ton product (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Nutrition and Health
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Climate
- Water
- People & Communities
Environmental Achievements
- 28.7% reduction in waste generation
- 76.1% increase in energy consumption from renewable sources compared to 2022
- 11% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions due to the removal of harmful refrigerants
- Elimination of all R22 gas from base operations (2024 target achieved early)
- 86% of packaging is recyclable in homebase
Social Achievements
- Over 18,000 volunteer hours contributed by Strauss employees worldwide
- Approximately 21 million NIS invested in various social projects
- Over 800,000 tons of food saved from destruction and donated
- 32% of promotions awarded to women
Governance Achievements
- 75% of positions on the board of directors are filled by women
- Implementation of a new ESG data collection system
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050 (implied)
Medium-term Goals:
- 100% renewable energy in Israel sites by 2030
- Halve food waste and landfill waste by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Increase refurbished water bars to 10% by 2025
- Reduce paper consumption by 50% by 2027
Environmental Challenges
- Swords of Iron War impacting operations, employee safety, and community support
- Supply chain disruptions due to the war
- Water scarcity in certain regions
- Climate change impacts on agriculture and operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Ensuring employee safety and well-being during the war
- Maintaining business continuity and food supply
- Supporting affected communities through donations and assistance
- Implementing water-saving technologies and practices
- Adapting supply chains to climate change impacts
- Investing in renewable energy and emission reduction initiatives
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 39 suppliers assessed for social impact
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Sourcing Policy
- Preference for diverse suppliers (women-owned, SMEs, minority-owned)
- Support for suppliers during challenging times
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme temperatures
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Renewable energy
- Energy efficiency improvements
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001 (two thirds of manufacturing sites)
Third-party Assurance: Somekh Chaikin
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Various initiatives contribute to these goals as detailed throughout the report
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Plant-based products
- Energy-efficient water bars
Awards & Recognition
- Employer Branding Award
- SDG Pioneer Award
- Various awards for brands and products