- Climate change increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters (impacting production and operations)
- Climate change impacting supply chain through heat stress, water stress, and infectious diseases on farms
- Climate change impacting feed prices through adverse weather conditions
- Stakeholder focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility
Vital Farms, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Vital Farms, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.7K mt CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 5.4K mt CO2e; Scope 2: 2.3K mt CO2e; Scope 3: 253.8K mt CO2e. 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
7.7K mt CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
18%
of total energy
Water Usage
45.9K m3
2023
Waste
6.5K tons
2023
Energy Use
43.5K GJ
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). | 5.4K mt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.3K mt CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 253.8K mt CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.7K mt CO2e |
| 2022 | 5.9K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 3.2K tCO2e/year (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved zero waste to landfill at Egg Central Station (2.3% waste to landfill)
- 15% of farms engaged in additional regenerative agriculture practices
- Reduced operational greenhouse gas intensity (Scope 1 and 2) by 0.25%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase favorability in Inclusion Survey by 5 percentage points (in process)
📅 Medium-term
- Engage 100% of farmers on regenerative agriculture practices by end of 2026
- Reduce operational greenhouse gas intensity (Scope 1 and 2) by 25% by end of 2027
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Ecological ImpactsInclusion and BelongingAccountabilityClimate Change and Supply Chain ManagementClimate Change and Operations