OSI Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-2017, 2018-2019, 2020-2021, 2022-2023)
Reporting Period: 2016-2017
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:1,280,165 mWh/mT (2017)
Water Consumption:8.960 hm³ (2017)
ESG Focus Areas
- Animal Welfare
- Antibiotic Stewardship
- Conservation (Water, Waste, Forests)
- Climate Change
- Workplace Safety
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- 13 facilities ISO 14001 certified
- Four LEED certified facilities and office buildings
- 8 facilities achieved EMAS accreditation
- 87% of suppliers achieved ISO 14001 accreditation
- More than 123 tons of plastic recycled in Blacktown, Australia
- 19 landfill-free facilities in 2017 (up from 15 in 2016)
- 7% reduction in absolute water usage in India
- 12.7% decrease in energy intensity since 2015 baseline
- Creative Foods Europe offset over 4,259 tons of CO2 in 2017
- 20 million kWh saved in North America's Energy Reduction Initiative
Social Achievements
- Implemented Individual Development Plans (IDP), English language classes, management and coaching programs, tuition reimbursement, apprenticeships
- Competitive benefits package including paid vacation, healthcare, insurance, retirement
- SA8000 certification in Spain
- Over 300 volunteer hours donated by North America's OSI Outreach Team
- 250 students benefited from development programs in India
Governance Achievements
- Global Sustainability Team led by Chief Sustainability Officer
- Board of Managers provides oversight and receives annual sustainability performance updates
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce water usage intensity by 15% by 2025
- Reduce energy intensity by 20% by 2025
- Reduce GHG emission intensity by 20% by 2025
- Increase renewable energy usage by 75% by 2025
- 100% landfill free facilities by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- 90% reduction of critically important antimicrobials in Europe by 2019
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing water usage in processing facilities while maintaining hygiene standards
- Reducing antibiotic use without compromising animal health and welfare
- Addressing deforestation risks in supply chains
- Managing waste disposal and finding alternative uses for by-products
- Achieving ambitious waste reduction goals
- Maintaining high safety standards across global operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Regular monitoring of water consumption and identifying operational efficiencies
- Collaborating with suppliers on antibiotic reduction strategies
- Verifying responsible sourcing practices and partnering with organizations to reduce deforestation impacts
- Implementing waste management programs and partnering with recycling companies
- Engaging employees in waste reduction efforts and sharing best practices
- Implementing occupational health and safety programs and using a near-miss reporting system
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular self-assessments and annual on-site audits
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Certified packaging
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification or equivalent for suppliers
- Compliance with Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) standards
- Soy Moratorium, Roundtable for Responsible Soy, and ProTerra standards for European poultry supply
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, LEED, EMAS, SA8000
Awards & Recognition
- Good Farm Animal Welfare Award (Weihai facility)
- Antonio Baró Prize for the Prevention of Occupational Hazards (Spain)
Reporting Period: 2018-2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:1,280,165 mWh/mT (2017)
Water Consumption:8.960 hm3 (2017)
ESG Focus Areas
- Animal Welfare
- Antibiotic Stewardship
- Conservation
- Climate Change
- Workplace
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- 13 facilities ISO 14001 certified
- Four LEED certified facilities and office buildings
- 8 facilities achieved EMAS accreditation
- 87% of suppliers Grade A environmental ratings
- 54% of suppliers ISO 14001 accreditation
- Globally, OSI facilities are sending 3.8% less waste to landfills
- 160 liters of water saved per ton produced in all of our European food processing plants
- More than 7 percent reduction in absolute water usage in India
- 12.7% decrease energy Intensity (mWh/mT) since 2015 baseline
- 20 million kWh saved in North America since June 2013
- 40.4% increase in renewable energy consumption in Europe
Social Achievements
- Implemented integrated health and safety system at all facilities
- Donated 2000 volunteer hours per year to community initiatives
- Provided expanded support to agriculture education, families and hunger relief at all sites
- Achieved new standard minimum training hours at all facilities
- Antonio Baró Prize for OSI Food Solutions Spain for occupational health and safety
- Certified “Child Care Support Company” by the Minister of Health, Labor, and Welfare in Japan
Governance Achievements
- Sustainability considerations incorporated into company strategy, risk, and investments by the Board of Managers
- Weekly sustainability updates provided to OSI’s president and chief operating officer
- Annual sustainability performance updates provided to OSI’s Board of Managers
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce water usage intensity by 15% by 2025
- 100% landfill free facilities by 2025
- Reduce energy intensity by 20% by 2025
- Reduce GHG emission intensity by 20% by 2025
- Increase renewable energy usage 75% by 2025
- All suppliers for all species have externally recognized animal welfare training in place by 2025
- Utilize outcome based indicators for all animal welfare KPIs by 2025
- Third-party video auditing at all primary processing facilities by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- 90% reduction of critically important Antimicrobials in Europe by 2019
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing water usage while maintaining high food safety standards
- Addressing deforestation risks in supply chains
- Reducing antibiotic use without compromising animal health and welfare
- Eliminating waste to landfill in the U.S.
- Maintaining high safety standards across global operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Regular monitoring of water consumption and identification of operational efficiencies
- Sustainable sourcing strategies and monitoring of deforestation risk
- Collaboration with government officials and industry experts on antibiotic reduction strategies
- Partnerships with recycling companies and identification of alternative uses for waste
- Implementation of occupational health and safety programs and regular safety audits
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 25 plants with 3rd party human rights and safety audits
Responsible Procurement
- Animal welfare training for all suppliers
- Outcome-based indicators for animal welfare KPIs
- Third-party video auditing at primary processing facilities
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification or equivalent systems for suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, LEED, EMAS, SA8000
Awards & Recognition
- Good Farm Animal Welfare Award for Good Chicken Production (Weihai facility)
- Antonio Baró Prize for the Prevention of Occupational Hazards (OSI Spain)
- Certified “Child Care Support Company” (Orange Bay Foods, Japan)
Reporting Period: 2020-2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:280,611 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 2 Emissions:123,553 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:5.73%
Water Consumption:10.132 HM³/year
Waste Generated:60.8 kg/MT of product produced
Carbon Intensity:0.3345 MT CO2e/MT Produced (Scope 1+2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Resource Conservation
- Animal Welfare
- Safe & Respectful Workplaces
- Supply Chain and Farmer Engagement
- Climate Change
- Communities We Serve and Operate In
Environmental Achievements
- Operates 22 zero-waste-to-landfill facilities (up from 18 in 2020)
- Implemented water reuse systems in two Amick Farms plants, reusing 20% of water
- Amick Farms boiler project offsetting ~200 tons/year of CO2 and ~1.3 million gallons of make-up water
- Two U.K. facilities (Scunthorpe and Pickstock) working towards net-zero emissions by 2025
Social Achievements
- Launched Food Safety Always initiative to strengthen food safety culture
- Introduced facility-level worker safety KPIs to prevent team member safety risks
- Expanded Sustainability 365 Farmer Recognition program
- Rolled out mental health first responder program at TurOSI
Governance Achievements
- Published company-wide Human Rights Policy
- Implemented a new Safety Performance Rating system in North America
- Submitted commitment letter to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Set science-based targets for greenhouse gas emissions aligned with the Paris Agreement
Medium-term Goals:
- Two U.K. facilities to reach net zero emissions by 2025
- Trial farm in the U.K. to become carbon neutral by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Integrate a unified health and safety system across all locations by 2025
- Achieve zero waste-to-landfill facilities by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Increased waste due to business expansion
- Increased water withdrawal and intensity due to product mix
- Lack of recycling infrastructure in some operating regions
Mitigation Strategies
- Agile response to supply chain disruptions
- Accelerated recycling in certain regions
- Implemented more efficient water nozzles and spray guns
- Partnering with local entities to find alternative uses for waste streams
- Developing a global renewable energy strategy
- Implementing energy conservation projects
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual audits of all suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier-specific agreements
- Customer-specific standards
- Sustainable sourcing strategies
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol
Certifications: ISO 14001 (12 facilities), EMAS (6 facilities), Global GAP (suppliers in India), RSPCA (TurOSI broiler farms)
Reporting Period: 2022-2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:484,099 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 2 Emissions:210,143 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:11,068,388 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:4.4%
Total Energy Consumption:5,156,187 GJ/year
Water Consumption:11,327 ML/year
Waste Generated:60.8 tons/year per metric ton of product
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Scope 3 Emissions
- Sustainable Beef Production
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Animal Welfare
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Community Engagement
- Workforce Diversity and Inclusion
- Occupational Health and Safety
Environmental Achievements
- 6.5% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions from 2022 to 2023
- Increase in renewable energy usage from 4.0% in 2022 to 4.4% in 2023
- 7.4% decrease in global water intensity from 2022 to 2023
- 6.7% decrease in total waste generated per metric ton of product from 2022 to 2023
- 73.7% reduction in emissions at Brongain Farm (UK) from 2020 to 2023
- 20 Zero Waste-to-Landfill Facilities
Social Achievements
- Launched "Meat and Greet" program for new hires in North America
- Celebrated first Values Action Day in OSI Europe
- Implemented Turosi’s "Better Being" Wellness Program
- Significant improvements in food safety culture (29% increase in participation)
Governance Achievements
- Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated and approved OSI’s global climate targets in November 2023
- Robust ethics and compliance framework with a global hotline
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2032
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Water stress varies significantly across operating regions
- Scope 3 emissions (96% of total emissions)
- Deforestation risks in supply chain
- Hard-to-abate emissions sources
Mitigation Strategies
- Targeted water management strategies
- Flagship Beef Project (UK) for carbon footprinting and emissions reduction plans
- Sustainable Agriculture Academy in Poland
- Supplier engagement and collaboration
- Investing in software tools to enhance data analysis
- Substitution of Brazilian soybeans with European-grown soybeans
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual audits of all suppliers every 12 to 24 months
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainable sourcing strategies
- Supplier-specific agreements
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SBTi
Certifications: ISO 14001 (aligned)