- Historic droughts in California impacting water resources.
- Climate change and resource constraints affecting almond farming.
- 10% of retail packaging not currently recyclable.
Blue Diamond Growers
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-08-28 to 2022-08-26 reporting, Blue Diamond Growers disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 745.6K tCO2eq (FY21). 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
745.6K tCO2eq (FY21)
2021-08-28 to 2022-08-26
Waste
980 metric tons (to landfill)
2021-08-28 to 2022-08-26
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- More than $1.74 million paid to growers through the Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program (OSIP) in 2022.
- OSIP covers 40% of all Blue Diamond member acres.
- 11% of all Blue Diamond member acres were Bee Friendly Farming® certified in 2022.
- 20% reduction in water use at Blue Diamond’s Sacramento facility in fiscal 2022.
- Reduced materials going to landfill by 18% at the Salida facility through increased recycling and reuse.
- Awarded $746,000 by California Energy Commission for a project to reduce GHG emissions through the replacement and modernization of a steam boiler system (expected to reduce natural gas consumption by more than 30%).
- 90% of Blue Diamond retail packaging are recyclable, based on weight.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase BFF®-certified farm acreage to 15% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce almond water use by 20% by 2025 (in line with Almond Board of California goal).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable agricultureWater stewardshipBiodiversity and pollinatorsClimate and energyOur PeopleResilient Communities