- Increased electricity and gas use in CEA facilities.
- Incomplete data on Scope 3 emissions and waste.
- Need to measure retail partner shrink and customer waste.
Local Bounti Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Local Bounti Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 532.3K lb CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 532.3K lb CO2e; Scope 2: 197.6K lb 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
532.3K lb CO2e
2021
Water Usage
10.2 megaliters
2021
Waste
394.3K lbs
2021
Energy Use
9.55938E+12 joules
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 532.3K lb CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 197.6K lb CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water use by up to 90% compared to conventional agriculture.
- Reduced transportation distances, minimizing fuel consumption and product degradation.
- Installed 20% more efficient LED lights in nurseries and hybrid LED/HPS lights in greenhouses to reduce energy usage.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Diverting personal protective equipment (PPE), organic, and cardboard waste.
📅 Medium-term
- Delivery of high-quality local produce with neutral GHG emissions by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Eliminate retail partner shrink and consumer waste of purchased leafy greens.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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