- Climate change impacts on agricultural yields (rising temperatures, increased pests, extreme weather)
- Evolving food and agriculture policy
- Shifts in consumer expectations towards climate-friendly products
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather
- Food safety and quality risks
Paine Schwartz Partners, LLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Paine Schwartz Partners, LLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of See Appendix 1. By scope: Scope 1: See Appendix 1; Scope 2: See Appendix 1; Scope 3: See Appendix 1. 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
See Appendix 1
2023
Renewable Energy
See Appendix 1
of total energy
Water Usage
See Appendix 1
2023
Waste
See Appendix 1
2023
Energy Use
See Appendix 1
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | See Appendix 1 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | See Appendix 1 |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | See Appendix 1 |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Moved into new LEED Platinum certified office with sustainably-sourced furnishings
- Reduced energy intensity by 11% and fuel intensity by 43% since 2021 (AgBiTech)
- Recycled 316 tons of trays (AgBiTech)
- Companies generated more than 3.5K+ MWh of renewable energy
- Companies saved 1M+ lb of cardboard and 2M+ lb of plastic
- Companies recycled or composted 48% of total waste
- Reduced water intensity efficiency by nearly 10 million gallons (Lyons Magnus)
- 40% rPET bottles (by weight) (Suja Life)
- Replaced more than 1,100 tons of virgin cardboard with recycled corrugate (Urban Farmer)
- 74%+ waste diversion rate (Urban Farmer)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve Year 2 Certification in Indiana (AdvAg)
- Apply for 4R Nutrient Stewardship recognition in other states (AdvAg)
- Formulate a high concentrate product to reduce water transport (AgBiTech)
- Reduce refrigerated truck mileage in Brazil (AgBiTech)
- Conduct a new third-party assessment on at least one product (AgroFresh)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Year 2 Certification in Indiana and apply for 4R Nutrient Stewardship recognition in other states (AdvAg)
- Develop a high concentrate product that would mean significantly less water transport (AgBiTech)
- Develop and advance a sustainability strategy, including appropriate governance infrastructure (Portfolio Company)
- Develop and refine models to measure food waste reduced, water saved, and GHG emissions avoided (Portfolio Company)
- Conduct a lifecycle analysis to demonstrate the full positive impact of its products (Axiota)
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions (aspirational)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Productivity and SustainabilityHealth and WellnessDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B)Climate ChangeNatureFood SafetySupply ChainEmployee WellbeingHuman Rights