Climate Change Data

Burnbrae Farms Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:955,330 tonnes CO2e (Scope 1: 18,335; Scope 2: 1,033; Scope 3: 936,962)
Scope 1 Emissions:18,335 tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:1,033 tonnes CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:936,962 tonnes CO2e

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Community Spirit
  • Animal Care
  • Safe Nourishing Food

Environmental Achievements

  • Launched two brands of eggs from a 100% solar-powered farm.
  • Achieved 90% waste diversion from landfill.
  • Planted 13,000 trees.
  • Installed a second solar field generating 500 kilowatts annually.

Social Achievements

  • Donated over 1 million eggs and egg products to charity.
  • Received the Canadian Grocer Impact Award for Community Service.
  • Improved employee dental plan.
  • Enhanced employee benefits in mental health and physiotherapy.
  • Launched a 4-hour safety training program.

Governance Achievements

  • Certified 'Majority Female Owned' for two consecutive years.
  • All facilities achieved 80% or higher in internal safety audits.
  • Implemented unannounced audits in 80% of sites.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Transition out of conventional housing by 2036.
Short-term Goals:
  • Divert 100% of waste from landfill by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Rising inflation, escalating interest rates, and avian influenza.
  • Scope 3 emissions representing the majority of GHG emissions.
  • Limited infrastructure for fleet conversion to greener energy.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exploring new, greener energy sources and improving energy efficiency.
  • Working with suppliers and the egg industry to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
  • Increasing fleet efficiency (side skirts, tracking idling time, cab heaters/AC).
  • Planning to convert sales fleet to electric.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sourcing egg cartons from recycled materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather, flooding (implied)
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts (implied)
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products (implied)

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol, UN SDGs

Certifications: BRCGS (GFSI)

Third-party Assurance: Delphi (GHG emissions)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Naturegg™ Omega Plus Solar Free Range and Naturegg™ Solar Free Range eggs
  • Terrabrae (eggshell soil enhancer)

Awards & Recognition

  • Canadian Grocer Impact Award for Community Service (2023)
  • Most Trusted Brand in Canada by BrandSpark (5 years in a row)
  • Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award (Joe Hudson)
  • Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year Award (Margaret Hudson)