- Climate change impacts on farms (droughts, wildfires, flooding)
- Maintaining high Return-to-Grower rates amidst market fluctuations
- Transitioning to 100% recyclable or compostable packaging
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions
Yakima Chief Hops, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-01 to 2023-12 reporting, Yakima Chief Hops, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 137.0K + tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 3.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 7.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 134.4K tCO2e/year. 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
137.0K + tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined)
2022-01 to 2023-12
Renewable Energy
86%
of total energy
Water Usage
10.1M gallons/year
2022-01 to 2023-12
Waste
8.7K lbs hazardous waste/year
2022-01 to 2023-12
Energy Use
19.6M kwh/year
2022-01 to 2023-12
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-01 to 2023-12)
| 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). | 3.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 134.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-01 to 2023-12 | 137.0K + tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined) |
| 2021 | 142.7K MT CO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1, 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 38% (based on 2019 baseline intensity ratio)
- Sourcing 86% renewable energy for domestic operations
- Achieved carbon neutrality on 87% of shipments through carbon offset programs
- 99% of family farm facilities are ‘Green Status’ Green Chief® Level
- Reduced water intensity ratio
- Reduced waste intensity ratio by 43%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1, 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50% (based on 2019 baseline)
📅 Medium-term
- Procure 100% renewable energy for domestic operations
- Achieve carbon neutrality on 50% of all shipments
- Ensure 100% of growers are prepared to pass GLOBALG.A.P. certification
- Ensure 100% of growers participating in greenhouse gas emissions tool
- Increase % of women in leadership positions
🔭 Long-term
- Transition operations to a zero-waste-to-landfill status
- 100% of packaging solutions to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Protecting Our PlanetHealthy HopsThriving FarmsProduct ExcellenceEmpowering PeopleGrowing Our Community