- Rising water consumption at Ontario, CA facility
- GHG emissions
Ventura Foods
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 reporting, Ventura Foods disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 90.6K tCO2e/year (LB) 94223 tCO2e/year (MB). By scope: Scope 1: 51.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 39.3K tCO2e/year (LB) 42908 tCO2e/year (MB). 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
90.6K tCO2e/year (LB) 94223 tCO2e/year (MB)
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)
| 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). | 51.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 39.3K tCO2e/year (LB) 42908 tCO2e/year (MB) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Converted 1,000,000+ lbs of waste oil & water into 806,725 lbs of biodiesel at our Saginaw, TX site
- Reduced 156,000 lbs of CO2 emissions at our Ontario, CA site
- Ontario, CA facility upgraded cooler doors saving around 70,000 kWh annually
- Ontario, CA procured the company’s first electric yard truck, preventing approximately 156,660 pounds of CO2 emissions.
- Opelousas, LA facility replaced water tube boiler economizer improving gas and steam efficiency.
- Portland, OR manufacturing team earned UCBZeroWaste Bronze Certification, diverting over 70% of manufacturing waste and 90% of non-manufacturing waste from landfills.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption at Ontario, CA facility
- Implement EMS at more facilities
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Food safetyProduct traceabilityBiodiversity and deforestationGreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and decarbonizationPackaging materialsMaterials sourcing and efficiencyEmployee health and safetyDiversity, equity, and inclusion