- High energy consumption (over 10 million kWh in 2022 at Fitchburg location)
- Significant waste generation
- High employee turnover (39.06% in 2022)
- Concerns about gummy stickiness
- Air quality concerns related to cannabis dust
Garden Remedies Inc. (GRI)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Garden Remedies Inc. (GRI) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.9K tCO2e increase from 2021. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.9K tCO2e increase from 2021
2022
Waste
555.92 metric tons of trash produced, 449.98 metric tons diverted from disposal
2022
Energy Use
Over 10 million kWh/year (Fitchburg location)
2022
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by approximately 1.2 million kWh annually through LED retrofit (projected for completion in 2023)
- Reduced PPE waste by about 7100 lbs annually by switching to machine washable coveralls
- Improved recycling programs across all locations, diverting 449.98 metric tons of waste from disposal
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Begin composting food and bathroom waste in Fitchburg
- Achieve a 25% reduction in incineration waste in Fitchburg
- Convert more packaging to sustainable alternatives
- Research heat trapping solutions for Fitchburg and Westminster facilities
- Create a health and safety committee
📅 Medium-term
- Continue retrofitting to hydroponics and become more conscious of water consumption
- Research water recollection processes
- Revitalize the Management and Leadership Development Program (MLDP)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance