Sustainability Reporting Toolkit

Sustainable Food Trade Association

49 Race Street New Castle, VA 24127Phone: (413) 624.6678

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Sustainability Reporting Toolkit

Annual ReportingCompanies are looking strategically at how environmental, social, and economic performance can have a direct impact on the bottom line. Changing markets, regulatory pressure, and stakeholder influence are driving a change in the way business leaders look at the performance of their business.

The often used phrase, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure” is especially true when evaluating your company’s sustainability performance. Without a mechanism to set sustainability benchmarks it is incredibly difficult to evaluate and prioritize decisions, pursue innovation, and effectively respond to stakeholder requests and expectations. Effective metrics can help determine areas within your business operations that need attention. Metrics also provide a framework to measure success and improvement.

All Full Members of the Sustainable Food Trade Association (SFTA) are signatories of the Declaration of Sustainability in the Organic Food Trade. By signing the Declaration, companies commit to measuring and reporting on their practices annually in 11 key areas.

Development of the MetricsThe Sustainable Food Trade Association and the organizations member’s have collaboratively developed a set of sustainability metrics designed for the organic food and agriculture industry. SFTA has outlined 11 specific areas of focus for the organic food industry called the Declarations of Sustainability. These 11 areas represent the backbone to the reporting structure, and include: Organic, Distribution, Waste, Water, Energy, Climate Change, Packaging, Animal Care, Labor, Education and Governance. Based upon these, the metrics help a company take a quantitative and qualitative look at business operations.

The SFTA metrics were developed through extensive research, industry and expert stakeholder review. SFTA looked at alignment with widely accepted reporting frameworks (i.e. Global Reporting Initiative, EPA, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, etc.), the most commonly reported on metrics in the food industry (e.g. researching existing reports within the industry), and contacted content experts in each of the 11 areas for feedback/additions/subtractions/edits.

SFTA Member Commitment to reportingSFTA Full Members commit to writing an annual sustainability report using the SFTA sustainability metrics, 68 of those are core metrics, which are an equal blend of qualitative and quantitative metrics. New SFTA members have 18 months from the date of membership to submit a report and then report annual every year forward.

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Guidance for Measurement & Reporting The following is in depth step-by-step guidance for undertaking sustainability data collection and reporting. Depending on your needs and how your business is structured, you will find that your processes differ.

WE RECOMMEND TAKING AN INCREMENTAL APPROACH TO DATA COLLECTION

The recommended metrics range from straightforward narratives lists to basic, easily obtainable data (e.g., electricity from utility bills) and more complex numeric metrics that require additional calculations and information that may be harder to get (e.g., GHG emissions footprint, waste stream breakdown).

Collecting and compiling information for all of the relevant reporting items can feel like an overwhelming task, depending on your current measurement activities, systems and staff capacity. We suggest taking an incremental approach to data collection and reporting, starting with SFTA’s core metrics and what's most feasible and important to measure. Based on this you will continue to add metrics over time.

If you are just beginning your sustainability measurement and reporting efforts, we recommend starting with core metrics with a focus on descriptive items (phase 1) and progressing toward descriptive and numeric reporting on all relevant items (phase 3).

Phase 1 – Complete descriptive (qualitative) items for core metrics and include any numeric (quantitative) data you are able to obtain for core metrics. Complete any other relevant descriptive items that you're able to do.

For example: We prioritize purchasing organic ingredients.

We regularly sort trash, recycling and compost

We have 34 employees.

Phase 2 – Complete all core items, qualitative and quantitative. Complete all other relevant descriptive items, and include data for any other relevant numeric items you're able to do.

For example: Our total ingredient purchasing was 89% by weight this year.

We produced 110 tons of waste this year.

Phase 3 – Complete all relevant metrics and indicators

For example:

We recycled 60 tons of waste in 2008 of which 30% was polyurethane shrink wrap, 30% was of paper products (office paper and corrugate), 10% was glass, and 20% was miscellaneous by weight.

It may take more than three reporting cycles to reach Phase 3. Aim to reach Phase 2, reporting on all core items, by your second report, and make continuous improvement each year to reach Phase 3 as quickly as your capacities and resources allow.

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Getting started

There are a couple of tools available to help your reporting process. 1. The Reporting Guidance document – this is the document you are currently reading

aimed to walk you through the reporting process.2. The Metrics Tracking Template to help your business input and record data. The excel

spreadsheet includes formulas needed for some calculations. We encourage you to use this spreadsheet and reporting template to organize your efforts, adapting them as you see fit. You can find the spreadsheet in the Members Center.

3. The Reporting template – this document lists all of the metrics, calling out the core metrics. This is Appendix B in this packet.

Measurement process covered in this guide:1. Review and understanding metrics2. Selecting relevant metrics3. Prioritizing metrics to report4. Identifying data collection team and sources5. Establishing timeline to complete measurement6. Developing data collection system and gathering data7. Establishing a baseline and assessing progress8. Expanding and revising your metrics set as needed9. Creating a report10. Learning and improving

STEP 1: Reviewing and understanding the different metricsUnderstanding the metricsSFTA's metrics set has both qualitative metrics that are indicators or descriptions, and quantitative metrics that are numeric. Qualitative metrics tend to be easier to report on, as they involve general policies and practices that may already be in writing, or that one person in the company can describe without additional research. Quantitative, or numeric, metrics require some research into internal data systems and records, which may require reaching out to service providers like utilities or initiating an internal measurement process or system.

The quantitative, or numeric, metrics, differ in their complexity. For instance, TOTAL or AGREGGATE metrics such as the total amount of waste produced or total percent of products that are 3rd party certified. Others are more specific, such as the breakdown of waste in terms of trash to landfill, compost, recyclables by type, etc., or the percentage of products labeled with individual 3rd party certifications. Look at the metric and understand what is being asked for to ensure that your answer fits with the request for data.

Some quantitative metrics are absolute totals, while others are "standardized" or "normalized" metrics that compare a variable across a common unit of measure such as revenue, production quantity, facility and farm size, number of employees, etc. For example: Total annual waste = X tonsNormalized annual waste per revenue = X tons / X annual revenue.

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Absolute totals are important for understanding the real, total impact and associated costs of your business, while standardized/normalized data allow you to compare performance over time despite changes in the size of your business. For example, as your business grows, you can expect to use more resources like energy and thus see the absolute totals rise. However, if you take steps to conserve energy, you should see improvements in the amount of energy used per unit of production, as well as better margins for the associated costs.

SFTA's metrics are ordered within each section according to the complexity, and qualitative metrics are clearly marked as a request for a "narrative description" Quantitative metrics ask for absolute totals or standardized/normalized data.

Spend some time reviewing the SFTA tracking template and reporting template to see how they metrics are laid out and what is being requested before you start so you have an idea of what information you are going to be reporting on.In addition your report writing will benefit from reading other SFTA member reports, especially by businesses that are the same model as your own. All member reports are available on the member center of the SFTA website.

STEP 2: Determining what metrics are relevant to your businessSFTA's metrics set is designed to be adaptable to businesses across the organic food trade from farm operations to retail stores. The Tracking Template includes a column as well as a sheet that shows which operation in the supply chain reports to which metric. If you business engages in multiple activities, such as growing produce and transporting it to retailers, metrics for both growers and distributors would apply. Carefully consider if each metric applies to your type of operation. If it does not you may simply indicate “not applicable” when reporting.

Determining your scopeIt is important to note reporting starts with a focus on the activities that are owned or directly controlled by your company, then later expanding to account for external activities related to your business (i.e. activities of your supply chain). Some SFTA metrics are relevant only to particular business types. For example, some metrics apply to a farm (e.g., “% of organic acreage”), while others apply to a processor/manufacturer (e.g.. “% of organic ingredients”). Likewise, some metrics are relevant only to businesses looking only at direct operations. For example, “farmworker benefits” metric would fall outside direct operations and control for a manufacturer, but metrics related to “ethical sourcing” would be relevant for a manufacturer.

Keep in mind that while some metrics maybe outside your operations they can still be highly relevant if they are significant for your business or stakeholders. See the next section for more guidance.

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STEP 3: Prioritizing relevant metrics to focus data collection SFTA recommends taking an incremental approach to data collection and reporting, understanding that data collection takes time and resources. In your first year or two, you may be able to obtain data for only some metrics, while providing narratives for the others. To make the most of your efforts, it helps to prioritize metrics and focus your resources on collecting data for the areas that are most important to your business, your stakeholders and the environment.

In addition SFTA has helped members by identifying the “core metrics” which are called out in the reporting template to help focus. Members should prioritize these metrics as this allows for SFTA to report out as an industry on our impact.

STEP 4: Identifying data collection team and data sourcesThis step involves identifying others at your company who will provide data and information for your report, as well as identifying the data sources such as utility bills, finance and production records, human resources files, etc. It helps to do this early in the process so everyone involved knows his or her responsibilities, and is able to provide input in an efficient way.

The SFTA Metrics Tracking Template has a column to specify the person handling each metric, facilitating shared understanding and internal communication.

STEP 5: Establishing timeline for data collectionEach business that joins the SFTA is asked to submit a report within 12-18 months of signing the Declaration, then annually thereafter.

We recommend that baselines for all metrics be measured on a consistent time fame (i.e. monthly or by financial period) so that subsequent data can be compared in the same timeframe.

The SFTA Metrics Tracking Template has columns for monthly data collection but your business may align on the time frame of your choice—monthly, quarterly or annually. You may collect data at different frequencies for different metrics, depending on the availability of information and what makes the most sense for your company. For example, energy use data are provided monthly via utility bills, and typically vary with seasonal weather changes, so monthly collection can help optimize your management and improvement in this area. Whereas, metrics such as "the percentage of organics or certified products” fluctuate less often, so quarterly or annual data collection may be preferred.

Each person responsible for providing information for the report should provide input to determine the time needed to gather data in their area/s, as well as the ideal frequency of collection to maximize efficiency, positive teamwork and productive results.

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STEP 6: Developing a data collection systemDevelop a data collection system and gather data for initial baseline & ongoing performance measurement.

SFTA's Metrics Tracking Template provides a basic system for collecting data. Depending on the makeup of your data collection team, the structure of your business and any other reporting frameworks you use, you may choose modify this template or incorporate it into an existing system. If multiple employees are entering data into a template that is shared across the team, ensure that everyone knows where the most updated, shared copy is kept and enters data on that copy.

The system for your data collection is not just information you gather from your business but conversions and calculations that you may have to make to arrive at the information you need to report on. SFTA's Metrics Tracking Template also specifies tools you can use to calculate data as needed, such as conversion factors for greenhouse gas emissions, weights of waste materials and byproducts, British Thermal Units (BTUs) of energy, etc.

STEP 7: Setting goals and comparing initial baseline data to ongoing performanceGoal setting is one of the more challenging steps in writing your report. It is much easier to set goals after you have gathered your initial data and established a baseline.

To establish goals, consider the business factors that impact each metric, such as the current state of operations, business size, time of year, supply chain dynamics, etc. For example, if you haven't implemented any energy, water or waste reduction programs, your goal will be to begin addressing these areas.

Goals in some cases may not be numeric like a 10% reduction in total energy, but rather a goal to establish a baseline, or to survey suppliers, or research solar energy for your facility etc.

STEP 8: Expanding and revising metrics and indicators set as neededAs you collect, develop and fine-tune your data collection systems over time there is an opportunity to add in more metrics outside of just the core metrics to expand the impact of your business operations by gathering more information. We also encourage you to begin collecting data for external activities in your supply and distribution chains. Use the relevance and prioritization processes above to chart your course.

STEP 9: Creating and sharing a reportSFTA provides a Reporting Template that you can use, which maps directly to the Declaration and our list of Recommended Metrics. Depending on your business and current measurement priorities, you may want to revise this template accordingly.

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If you already produce an annual Social Responsibility/Sustainability report, or include this information in your annual report, you can submit that document as is. If your existing report does not cover all of the Declaration areas and metrics relevant to your business, please submit an addendum with that information. Use the Reporting Template for this—just check off what's in your report and where it can be found and then fill in any additional information as well as mark any metrics that aren't relevant or that you haven't measured yet accordingly.

Visual PresentationReports submitted to SFTA are posted for SFTA members to view in the password protected member center. Since the reports are not made public outside of SFTA visual design need not be a concern. If you plan to produce a report for external audiences, look at other external reports (SunOpta, Clifbar and Nature's Path are good examples for ideas to improve format.)

However using charts, graphs and images to visualize data, outcomes and programs is beneficial for readers to understand the information being presented in a more comprehensive way. Text should also be written on a more general level, avoiding jargon and defining technical terms and acronyms.

STEP 10: Learning and improvingAfter you've shared your report with SFTA, and communicated with external audiences, invite feedback and ask peers for guidance on areas where you see challenges. Read SFTA peer reports to identify best practices and opportunities for your business, and opportunities to help peers in areas where you are doing well and they are facing challenges. Outside stakeholders can also provide valuable feedback and a good perspective on your key impacts outside your business.

Each sustainability report is submitted to SFTA to be reviewed by the Membership Review Committee as well as SFTA staff. The review is then sent back to you and a call is set up to go over the comments and feedback for improving the report for next year. This is an opportunity for your company to look at the work done so far and the direction to refine or refocus your work and ensure that you are working towards the goals you have set.

Where to Go for More InformationIf you would like more detailed information on how to define and compile data for each metrics we recommend the following resources:

The Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Guidelines http://www.globalreporting.org/

For additional guidance for public reporting check out the article “ The seven phases of producing a sustainability report.”

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Measurement Tips1. ORGANIC AND LAND USE

Look at your purchase orders for organic products bought & sold to help with data collection. In addition build a system where you can input this data throughout the year; this will help in collecting the data at the end of the year.

2. DISTRIBUTION AND SOURCINGHow does your company define local? This will help as you look at where you source.

3. ENERGY USEAsk your utility for an annual summary of electric use and energy mix of your grid. Ask your utility for an annual summary of natural gas use.

4. CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR EMISSIONSWe recommend that you use the World Resources Institute green house gas reporting guidelines www.ghgprotocol.org

To calculate vehicle emissions use The Mobile Combustion Tool: http://www.ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools/all-tools Recorded webinar that demonstrates how to use this tool here (the 4th from the bottom of the list). https://www.cdproject.net/en-US/Pages/guidance.aspx#webinars

GHG EmissionsWe recommend this EPA guidance and calculator to measure and calculate GHG emissions

EPA Small Business Tools http://www.epa.gov/stateply/smallbiz/footprint.html

EPA Small Business GHG Calculator http://www.epa.gov/stateply/documents/sgec_tool_v2_9.xls

EMPLOYEE COMMUTING AND BUSINESS TRAVEL

You can survey your employees to get this data and/or estimate based on employee home address data and # of days worked per year.

5. WATER USE AND QUALITYAsk your utility for an annual water usage summary. Ask your municipality for an annual water discharge summary.

6. SOLID WASTE REDUCTIONAsk your waste hauler to report the total tons of waste and recycling picked up. Or count the number of bins, size, and frequency of pick up.We recommend these resources to convert volume to weight:

EPA http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/partnerships/wastewise/pubs/conversions.pdf

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http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/recmeas/docs/guide_b.pdf

Recycle Maniacs (use conversion factor for single-stream commingle only)http://www.recyclemaniacs.org/doc/measurement-tracking/conversions.pdf

7. PACKAGING AND MARKETING MATERIALSIt may be useful to assess your packaging by dividing it into the following 3 categories:-Primary Package -This involves all packaging that is in direct contact with the product. For example, primary packaging could be soft drink bottles, sweet wrappers or the inner bag of cereal boxes. Primary packaging performs the dual purpose of protecting the product and advertising the product for the manufacturer.-Secondary Package - This is designed to collate primary packaging so that it can be handled manually. For example, a box containing many soft drinks, or shrink-wrap would be secondary packaging.-Tertiary Package -This is used to transport products in large numbers. For example, a crate or pallet containing many small shrink-wrapped items is tertiary packaging.

8. LABOR

9. ANIMAL CAREVisit one or more of your livestock or poultry suppliers (milk, eggs, beef, pork, etc.) and ask yourself whether you would feel comfortable bringing your customers to the facility. Here is a good reference book: Grandin, Temple. Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide. American Meat Institute. 2010. http://www.animalhandling.org/ht/d/sp/i/26752/pid/26752

Data apply to entities that own or control animals. Certifications for above and entities that purchase animal products

10. SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION – INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

11. GOVERNANCE

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Sustainable Food Trade Association

626 NE Rosa Parks Way Portland, OR 97211

Phone: (503) 914.6562 web: www.sustainablefoodtrade.org

email: info@sustainablefoodtrade.orgtwitter: www.twitter.com/sustyfoodtradeSustainable Food Trade Association

49 Race Street New Castle, VA 24127Phone: (413) 624.6678

web: www.sustainablefoodtrade.org email: info@sustainablefoodtrade.org

twitter: www.twitter.com/sustyfoodtrade

Appendices

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Appendix A: Initial BenchmarkingThe following questions are intended to help you characterize your sustainability management activities in each area of SFTA’s Declaration. It is meant to offer a broad, high-level picture of your current efforts, with basic questions that can be completed quickly.

It serves to help your company get on the same page and helps SFTA identify areas where we can offer guidance and assistance, from organizational capacity building, strategy development and data collection to report development, goal setting and continuous improvement. Please return to Director of Education and Communication at SFTA when completed, and we'll follow up to identify key areas where we can best support your next steps.

Determining a Gap Analysis.1. Review the questions in the Benchmarking exercise2. If the answer is NO this means you need to create or gather this information in order to

report out on it.3. If the answer is YES, note where this information is located and how difficult it will be to

collect it. 4. The answers then create your action plan – either collecting data or researching how to

collect the data.5. Note that a first year report does not have to include all of the information. SFTA

requires starting with the core metrics.

Organic Do you have a program, policy and objectives related to organics and GMOs? Do you measure Organic product, ingredients and other items purchased? Do you measure Transitional product, ingredients and other items purchased? Farms: Do you measure acres and/or production output that are Certified Organic and/or

transitional?

Transportation/Fuel use Do you have a program, policy and objectives related to fuel use - covering sourcing,

distribution and company vehicles (if applicable), including fuel type (e.g., petro, diesel, renewables)?

Do you measure outbound and/or inbound shipments (miles/and/or fuel) by method (train, rail, boat, air)?

Do you have improvement goals and/or activities in this area? Processors to Retailers: Do you measure the proportion product sourced by location: Local,

Regional, Domestic, International) All with company vehicles: Do you measure your average fleet MPG and fuel usage, by fuel

type?

Energy Use Do you have a program, policy and objectives related to energy use, including conservation

and renewables? Do you measure total energy usage, including purchased and generated energy, by energy

type (e.g., coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydro, wind, biomass, solar)?

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Do you generate renewable energy and/or purchase it from the grid? Do you have improvement goals and/or activities in this area

Climate change Do you have a program, policy and objectives related to greenhouse gas emissions reduction? Do you measure greenhouse gas emissions? If so, for what aspects of your operations,

supply/distribution chains and business/employee travel; and for which types of emissions (e.g., CO2, Methane, NOx – list all applicable, including black carbon)

Do you measure emissions for ozone-depleting substances covered under the Montreal Protocol?

Do you measure particulate emissions?

Water Do you have a program, policy and objectives related to water use and water pollution

prevention? Do you measure water use, and if applicable, on-site reuse and recycling of water? Do you measure wastewater discharges? Do you have improvement goals and/or activities in this area?

Waste Reduction Do you have a program, policy and objectives related to waste reduction, for your operations

and products (lifecycle)? Do you measure volume of waste, recycling, compost, biomass, etc.? Do you have improvement goals and/or activities in this area?

Packaging Do you have a program, policy and objectives related to packaging, including material type

and amount, engaging customers/consumers to close the loop? Do you measure volume of packaging materials used, proportion of

renewable/recycled/recyclable/reusable/compostable materials and/or product-to-packaging ratio?

Do you have improvement goals and/or activities in this area?

Labor Do you have a program, policy and objectives related to responsible labor practices, in your

workplace and supply chain, including working hours, wages, benefits, employee satisfaction and representation, health/safety, training and diversity?

Do you measure workplace practices such as wages vs. living wage benefits, satisfaction, representation, health/safety, diversity, etc.?

Do you have guidelines for suppliers regarding fair labor and wage practices? If so, do these incorporate international frameworks, 3rd party standards and or audits?

If you source product through 3rd party social standards, do you measure proportion of product this represents?

Do you have improvement goals and/or activities in this area?

Animal care

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Do you have a program, policy and objectives related to animal care and the handling of animal waste products, in your operations and supply chain?

Farms: Do you measure animal welfare and care factors such as animals per acre, access to pasture, illnesses and treatment, and waste products?

Do you operate under humane treatment standards or certifications and/or purchase products with such standards or certifications?

Do you have improvement goals and/or activities in this area?

Education Do you have a program, policy and objectives related to educating consumers, customers,

business partners, employees and other stakeholders on sustainability? Do you use online and/or printed materials, on-pack copy, certifications or other means for

education? Do you have improvement goals and/or activities in this area?

Governance Do you have a program, policy and objectives related to the governance of your business and

your sustainability program? What date would you like to submit your annual FTSLA report? (3/31, 6/20, 9/30, 12/31) How is your business structured and governed? What are your current sustainability focus areas, challenges, needs and opportunities? How is your sustainability program structured and governed organizationally? How do you

educate and engage employees and external stakeholders in this process? How do you develop sustainability strategy and objectives, implement activities, assess

progress and report on your impact? Do you operate donation and/or volunteer programs? If so do you measure these areas and

evaluate results? Do you have a code of business conduct for employees, contractors and/or business partners? Do you have improvement goals and/or activities in this area?

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Appendix B: SFTA Reporting Template

(Company Name)

Sustainable Food Trade Association Annual Sustainability Report

(Year)(Covers activities from DATE-DATE)

(Author)(Date)

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Author of the Report and Data Collection ProcessREQUIRED

Contact info (phone/email):

Position in the company:

Provide a narrative on the processes used to gather and verify sustainability-reporting data, develop annual sustainability reports and communicate results:

Provide a narrative on how your sustainability program is managed (structure, org chart, strategy, goal setting, implementation, etc):

Background InformationREQUIRED

Provide a general profile of your business including:

- Define the scope of your business – describe the operations that is being reported on in this report. - Location and facilities/operations overview (headquarters, other locations, aspects of operations you own and control such as offices, manufacturing, shipping/distribution, farming)- Overview of product and service mix- Size/number of employees- Year company was founded, mission, etc.- Describe your company’s governance including structure, ownership, independent board, etc.-Website

Annual Reporting Commitment

On (date Declaration signed) -(name of company) became a member of the Sustainable Food Trade Association (SFTA). This organization provides business in the organic food trade with guidelines and recommendations for how to embody sustainability in their own operations. The SFTA spent two years compiling input from organic growers, distributors, processors, retailers and certifiers to create an 11-point action plan titled “Declaration of Sustainability in the Organic Food Trade.” Companies that sign the pledge commit to continuous improvement and transparency around practices in key areas.

On that date, (name of company) signed on to the Declaration committing to reporting annually our performance in the 11-action categories that include organic & land use, distribution & sourcing, energy, climate change & emissions, water use & quality, solid waste reduction, packaging & marketing materials, labor, animal care, sustainability education, and governance & community engagement.

Each year, we will strive for continuous progressive improvement and to practice transparency in annually auditing our performance and selecting reporting metrics that are relevant to our

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business. This report is a compilation of information we have collected and intend to submit to the SF to qualify for ongoing membership in the association.

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1. ORGANIC AND LAND USE PRACTICES

POLICY AND GUIDELINES, PRACTICES

1.01 Policy: Does your company have a policy or general guidelines in place regarding production or purchasing of organics? If so, state the policy and/or provide document or URL. Include name of organic certifier. (GRI 4.8)

- Management

Company response:

1.02 Practices & Guidelines: Provide a narrative describing your organic practices and efforts related to biodiversity, forests and native ecosystems, including progress made since your last report, if applicable, and descriptive goals. (GRI EN 11, EN 12)

- Management

Company response:

1.03 Sustainability Goals: Please state your targets for the next reporting year, objectives and goals for Organic and Land Use practices. (Can include both quantitative and qualitative)

- Management

Company response:

ORGANIC PRODUCTION AND PURCHASING

1.04 Year first certifiedGrowers should source - Organic System Plan Section1 - General Information

Company Response:

1.05 Crops Requested for CertificationGrowers should source - Organic System Plan Section 2 - Farm Plan Information

Company Response:

1.06 % of increase / decrease of organic sales (products with 95% or more organic ingredients)

- Impact

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Company response:

1.07 Describe in narrative any company position or policy on GMO's. If applicable, what percentage of products are 3rd party verified non-GMO?

- Management

Company Response:

1.08 Certified Organic Acres in past year- Total Acres

Company Response:

1.09 Certified Organic Acres in past year - % of Total Acres

Company Response:

1.10 Acres in Organic Conversion in past year-Total Organic conversion Acres

Company Response:

1.11 Acres in Organic Conversion in past year- % change over prior year.

Company Response:

1.12 Total Annual Organic Products/Ingredients Sold in Pounds/$- Report (Total pounds/$)

- Grower sector shall report on Pounds sold- Brand / Manufacture sector shall report on Pounds sold- Distributors shall report on Pounds sold- Retailers shall report on $ sold and Show a breakdown of each department that is included

in the total

- Impact

Company response:

1.13 % of Annual Organic Products/Ingredients Sold in Pounds/$ - Report on % of total pounds/$

- Grower sector shall report on Pounds sold

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- Brand / Manufacture sector shall report on Pounds sold- Distributors shall report on Pounds sold- Retailers shall report on $ sold and Show a breakdown of each department that is included

in the total

- Impact

Company response:

ORGANIC OTHER

1.14 Provide narrative describing farming practices for all other agriculturally derived materials involved in your operation - Including bio based fuels and packaging, company meals, fiber, and other products.

Company response:

1.15 Organic Materials in past year- % of organic in other agriculturally derived materials used (e.g., packaging fiber-based materials, etc).

Company response:

ORGANIC BENEFITS

1.16 Provide any measured benefits of your organic practices (activities or purchasing), such as:

1. Soil health testing/measurement (soil organic matter, soil carbon, ph, available water holding, water percolation/infiltration, erosion)2. Air quality3. Water quality4. Improved biodiversity on or near farms5. Avoided synthetic inputs: type and amount 6. Climate benefits: soil carbon sequestration, avoided emissions (direct activities/processes and inputs)7. Embedded energy savings (inputs)8. Non-renewable resource savings (e.g., not using petroleum-based inputs)

Growers - reference Section 4 - Soil and Crop Fertility Management and Section 5 - Crop management of their Organic System Plan on beneficial impacts of organic practices.

Company response:

1.17 Provide narrative describing how you protect and enhance biodiversity, native ecosystems and forests (native/old growth and secondary) in relation to agriculture and other key business activities/purchases. (GRI EN 11-14)

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Growers - reference Section 4 - Soil and Crop Fertility Management and Section 5 - Crop management of their Organic System Plan on beneficial impacts of organic practices.

Company Response:

1.18 Certifications: List certifications related to land use and agriculture practices, and acreage or % of purchases covered (e.g., Organic, biodynamic, Forest Stewardship Council, Salmon Safe, Rainforest Alliance). (GRI EN 11-14)

Company Response:

2. DISTRIBUTION & SOURCING

POLICY AND GUIDELINES, PRACTICES

2.01 Policy & Guidelines: Does your company have a policy or guidelines to minimize the environmental footprint of your distribution and sourcing? If so, state the policy and/or provide document or URL. (GRI 4.8, EN 26, EN 29)

- Management

Company Response:

2.02 Practices: Provide a narrative describing your sourcing and distribution practices, including any conservation and efficiency upgrades made since your last report, if applicable, and descriptive goals. (GRI EN 18, EN 29)

- Management

Company Response:

2.03 Sustainability Goals: Please state your targets for the next reporting year, objectives and goals for Distribution and Sourcing. (Can include both quantitative and qualitative).

- Management

Company Response:

PRODUCT SOURCING/ INBOUND SHIPPING: MODES OF TRANSPORT

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2.04 Product Shipped by Truck in past year- % of total purchases by weight. (use dollars if weight not available throughout this section)

– Refer to your scope of business to determine what is captured under this section. Aimed at transportation under your company’s direct control.

Company Response:

2.05 Product Shipped by Rail in past year- % of total purchases by weight.

Company Response:

2.06 Product Shipped by Boat in past year- % of total purchases by weight.

Company Response:

2.07 Product Shipped by Air in past year- % of total purchases by weight.

Company Response:

2.08 Products shipped by Bike - or other. % of total purchases by weight (use dollars if weight not available)

Company Response:

PRODUCT SOURCING: LOCALITIES

2.09 Regionally Produced Product in past year: % total purchases by weight/sales (GRI EC 6) In narrative please describe company definition of "local" or "regional"

Though “local” has a geographic connotation, there is no consensus on a definition in terms of the distance between production and consumption. Definitions related to geographic distance between production and sales vary by regions, companies, consumers, and local food markets. According to the definition adopted by the U.S. Congress in the 2008 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act, the total distance that a product can be transported and still be considered a “locally or regionally produced agricultural food product” is less than 400 miles from its origin, or within the State in which it is produced. http://www.ers.usda.gov/media/122864/err97_reportsummary_1_.pdf

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2.10 Domestically Produced Product in past year- % of total purchases by weight.

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2.11 Internationally Produced Product in past year-% of total purchases by weight.

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2.12 Purchases from local farmers & producers - Total Number of, $ and %

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PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION / OUTBOUND SHIPPING: MODES OF TRANSPORT

2.13 Product Shipped by Truck in past year- % of total product sold by weight.

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2.14 Product Shipped by Rail in past year- % of total product sold by weight.

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2.15 Product Shipped by Boat in past year - % of total product sold by weight.

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2.16 Product Shipped by Air in past year - % of total product sold by weight.

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2.17 Products Distributed by Bike - or other. % of total purchases by weight (use dollars if weight not available)

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Company vehicles: If you own or lease vehicles for distribution or other company use:

VEHICLES

2.18 Number and Type of VehiclesGuidance: Refer to Scope of Operations – report on owned, leased or controlled vehicles.

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2.19 Average Miles per Gallon for vehicles in past year

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FUEL

2.20 Total Annual Fuel Consumed (Gallons)- Total gallons of gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, natural gas, etc. (GRI EN 3 and/or EN 4, EN 29)

Guidance: Refer to Scope of Operations – report on owned, leased or controlled vehicles.

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2.21 Normalized Annual Fuel Use Per Revenue (Gallons)- Total gallons per dollars of revenue. (GRI EN 3 and/or EN 4, EN 29)

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2.22 Normalized Annual Fuel Use Per Square Foot (Gallons)- Total gallons per square feet of facilities or farmland. (GRI EN 3 and/or EN 4, EN 29)

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2.23 Normalized Annual Fuel Use Per Operating Unit (Gallons)- Total gallons per pounds production (farm, processor, manufacturer only). Other businesses may enter data for an additional normalization factor (besides revenue and facility square feet) here, if they use one. (GRI EN 3 and/or EN 4, EN 29)

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2.24 Renewable Fuel % of Total in past year--Biodiesel, ethanol, or other as a % of total fuel. State type and blend used. (GRI EN 18)

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2.25 Provide a narrative describing fuel practices and/goals.If using biofuel describe feedstock.

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EFFICIENCY

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2.26 Fuel saved by conservation and efficiency upgrades in past year (Gallons) gallons of fuel type. (GRI EN 5)

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2.27 Cube Utilization of Vehicles- % cube utilization. The product volume in cubic feet divided by the vehicle transport space volume in cubic feet.

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SOURCING

2.28 Report the Percentage of suppliers that were screened using social and environmental criteria.

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2.29 Written policy to pay a fair price to the suppliers (so that they can generate a sufficient income for their workers)Does your company have a policy – if so please state the policy and how it is implemented.

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3. ENERGY USE

POLICY AND GUIDELINES, PRACTICES

3.01 Policy & Guidelines: Does your company have a policy or guidelines in place regarding energy conservation, energy use or renewable energy? If so, state policy and/or provide document or URL. (GRI 4.8, EN 7)

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3.02 Practices: Provide a narrative describing your energy conservation, use and purchasing practices, including any conservation and efficiency upgrades made since your last report, if applicable, and descriptive goals. (EN 5, EN 7)

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3.03 Sustainability Goals: Please state your targets for the next reporting year, objectives and goals for Energy Use. (Can include both quantitative and qualitative) (G4.1)

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ENERGY USE

3.04 Annual Electric Purchased (kWh)– kWh purchased; if possible specify utility mix: % coal, nuclear, geothermal, wind, hydro, solar, etc. (GRI EN 4)

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3.05 Total Annual Electricity Purchased converted to BTUs

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3.06 Total Annual Renewable Electricity (wind, solar, small-scale low-impact hydro) purchased directly from utility (kWh) (GRI EN 18)

Renewable Energy - Renewable energy includes resources that rely on fuel sources that restore themselves over short periods of time and do not diminish. Such fuel sources include the sun, wind, moving water, organic plant and waste material (eligible biomass), and the earth’s heat (geothermal). http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/gpmarket/

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3.07 Total Annual Renewable Electricity Purchased converted to BTUs

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3.08 Annual Renewable Electrical Power Produced Onsite: Total kWh (GRI EN 3, GRI EN 18)

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3.09 Renewable Electrical Power Produced Onsite converted to BTUs

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3.10 Annual Natural Gas Purchased (Therms)- Therms purchased. (GRI EN3)

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3.11 Annual Natural Gas Purchased converted to BTUs

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3.12 Annual Propane Purchased –Gallons purchased. (GRI EN 3)

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3.13 Annual Propane Purchased converted to BTUs

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3.14 Annual Other Facility Power Purchased, BTUs (e.g., steam, wood) in BTUs (GRI EN 3/4)

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3.15 Annual Renewable Gas Power Produced Onsite (Therms)– Renewable gas (e.g., methane digester) in therms and as a percentage of total gas power. (GRI EN 3, GRI EN 18)

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3.16 Annual Renewable Gas Power Produced Onsite converted to BTUs

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3.17 Total Annual Energy Use (BTUs)

Sum of energy types below, converted to BTUs. (See Tracking Template for BTU conversions, auto-calculated when you enter data) (GRI EN 3, EN 4)

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3.18 % of increase / decrease of total Energy use (BTU's) over last year's report. (Provide a narrative on the difference from the year prior including decrease or growth in business or any increase in facilities over previous year).

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

3.19 Proportional Annual Renewable Electricity Purchases –% of total facility electricity purchases comprised of green energy purchased from utility providers. (GRI EN 18)

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3.20 Proportional Renewable Electrical Power Produced Onsite: % of total electrical power (GRI EN 3, GRI EN 18)

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3.21 Total Annual Renewable Energy, Purchased and Generated (BTUs) (GRI EN 18)

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3.22 Proportional Renewable Energy Purchased and Generated–% of total energy use comprised of green energy purchased and generated. (GRI EN 18)

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3.23 Proportional Renewable Gas Power Produced Onsite (% of total gas power) (GRI EN 3, GRI EN 18)

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NORMALIZED ENERGY

3.24 Normalized Annual Facility Energy per Annual Revenue (BTUs)-Total facility energy converted to BTU's per annual revenue. (GRI EN 3, EN 4)

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3.25 Normalized Annual Facility Energy per Square Foot (BTUs)-Total facility energy converted to BTU's per total square feet of facilities or farmland. (GRI EN 3, EN 4)

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3.26 Normalized Annual Facility Energy per Operating Unit (BTUs)-Total facility energy converted to BTU's per pounds of production (farms, processors, manufacturers only). Other businesses may enter data for an additional normalization factor (besides revenue and facility square feet) here if they use one. (GRI EN 3, EN 4)

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GREEN BUILDING

3.27 Green Building Standards related to Energy Conservation & Renewables- For remodels, new construction and facility management/operations, list certifications and/or provide a narrative describing practices. (GRI 4.12, EN 7)

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3.28 Electrical use break down, i.e. 3-phase heavy equip electricity vs. lighting vs. other.

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4. CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR EMISSIONS

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POLICY AND GUIDELINES, PRACTICES

4.01 Policy & Guidelines: Does your company have a policy or guidelines in place regarding climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and/or assess risk to your business based on climate change? If so, state the policy and/or provide document or URL. (GRI 4.8, EN 18)

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4.02 Practices: Provide a narrative describing your greenhouse gas measurement and reduction, and air pollution prevention practices, including any improvements made since your last report, if applicable, and descriptive goals. (GRI EN 18)

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4.03 Sustainability Goals: Please state your targets for the next reporting year, objectives and goals for Climate and Air Emissions. (Can include both quantitative and qualitative) (G4.1)

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GHG EMISSIONS

4.04 Total Annual Direct/Scope 1 GHG Emissions (metric tons CO2)– Total CO2 equivalents from fuels burned on-site and in company-owned vehicles. (GRI EN 16)

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4.05 Total Annual Indirect/Scope 2 GHG Emissions (metric tons CO2e)–From electricity purchased though a utility for all facilities owned or leased Do not include RECs or offsets here. (GRI EN 16)

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4.06 Total Annual Indirect/Scope 3 GHG Emissions (metric tons of CO2e)- Total metric annual tons of CO2e from emissions related to activities not controlled by the company, but that are necessary for operation (e.g., ingredient production, packaging, contract manufacturing, shipping, distribution, commuting, business travel, product use, disposal. Include data on any product/service lifecycle emissions you've calculated or estimated. (GRI EN 17)

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4.07 Total Annual Gross GHG Emissions (metric tons CO2e): Sum of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, metric tons CO2e. (GRI En 16, EN 17)

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4.08 % of increase / decrease of total GHG Emissions over last year's report.

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4.09 Total Certified RECs purchased (metric tons CO2e) (Also required - REC provider and Program) (GRI EN 18).

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4.10 Total Annual Net GHG Emissions (metric tons CO2e): Sum of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions minus RECs and offsets (GRI En 16, EN 17) (Also include - GHG Emissions Calculation methods, source of any emissions factors and other conversions).

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4.11 Provide narrative if you engage in activities that could either directly or indirectly influence policy on climate change through any of the following? Direct engagement, Trade associations, Funding research organizations, Other, Etc.)

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4.12 Normalized Annual Gross GHG Emissions per Revenue (metric tons CO2e)-Total direct, indirect and other GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent per annual revenue. (GRI EN 16, EN 17)

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4.13 Normalized Annual Gross GHG Emissions per Square Foot (metric tons CO2e)-Total direct, indirect and other GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent per square feet of facilities or farmland. (GRI EN 16, EN 17)

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4.14 Normalized Annual Gross GHG Emissions per Operating Unit (metric tons of CO2e)-Total direct, indirect and other GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent per pounds of production (farms, processors, manufacturers only). Other businesses may enter data for an additional normalization factor (besides revenue and facility square feet) here if they use one. (GRI EN 16, EN 17)

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OTHER GHG EMISSIONS

4.15 GHG Emissions not covered by the Kyoto Protocol (metric tons of CO2e)– Total annual metric tons CO2e of CFCs, NOx, SOx, Black Carbon, etc. (GRI EN 20)

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4.16 Annual Emissions Reduced by Efficiency Upgrades, metric tons of CO2e- Specify total and list the upgrades in facilities and/or vehicles. (i.e. new hybrid electric vehicle) (GRI EN 18)

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4.17 Report refrigerant use, list by type and weight.

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EMPLOYEE COMMUTING AND BUSINESS TRAVEL

4.18 Provide a narrative describing employee commuting programs including rideshare, bicycle commuting, use of public transportation. (GRI EN 18, 29)

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4.19 Total Annual Emissions from Workforce Commuting (metric tons of CO2e)– metric tons of CO2e. (GRI EN 17, EN 29)

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4.20 Average Annual Emissions per Worker, metric tons of CO2e–Metric tons of CO2e. (GRI EN 17, EN 29)

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4.21 Total Annual Emissions from Corporate Air travel (metric tons of CO2e)–Metric tons of CO2e. (GRI EN 17, EN 29)

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4.22 Annual Emissions Offset from Employee Commuting and business travel (metric tons of CO2e) –Also specify emissions offset provider, and their verification and certification processes. (GRI EN 18)

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4.23 Number of employees out of Total that use alternative transportation? % of workforce. And provide a description of what is defined as Alternative Transportation for your business.

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5. WATER USE AND QUALITYGuidance – Provide a scope of aspects of your business this section measures. For farmers the desire is to get at crop water use as well as facilities and offices.

POLICY AND GUIDELINES, PRACTICES

5.01 Policy & Guidelines: Does your company have a policy or guidelines in place regarding water usage and pollution prevention, including the handling of wastewater discharges, and assesses risk to the business based on water quality and availability? If so, state the policy and/or provide document or URL. (GRI 4.8)

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5.02 Practices: Provide a narrative describing water use and pollution prevention practices, including any improvements made since your last report, if applicable, and descriptive goals. Also state water sources. (GRI EN 9)

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5.03 Sustainability Goals: Please state your targets for the next reporting year, objectives and goals for this declaration area. (Can include both quantitative and qualitative) (G4.1)

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WATER USAGE

5.04 Annual Potable Water Consumed (Gallons)- Total water in gallons. (GRI EN 8)

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5.05 Annual Non-potable Water Consumed (Rainwater, etc) (Gallons and/or narrative about practices) - Gallons and percentage of total water used. (GRI EN 8)- If Gallons are not known a descriptive of practices can also be included.

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5.06 Total Annual Water Consumed (Gallons)- Total potable and non-potable water in gallons. (GRI EN 8)

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5.07 Proportional Non-potable Water Consumed (Rainwater, etc.) (% total water use) (GRI EN 8)

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5.08 Normalized Annual Water Use, per Revenue (Gallons)-Total annual water use in gallons per annual revenue. (GRI EN 8)

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5.09 Normalized Annual Water Use, per Square Foot (Gallons)-Total annual water use in gallons per total square feet of facilities or farmland. (GRI EN 8)

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5.10 Normalized Annual Water Use, per Operating Unit (Gallons)-Total annual water use in gallons per pounds of production (farms, processors, manufacturers only). Other businesses may enter data for an additional normalization factor (besides revenue and facility square feet) here if they use one. (GRI EN 8)

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WASTE WATER

5.11 Annual Waste Water Discharge (Gallons)- Gallons purchased. (GRI EN 21)

Guidance: The spent or used water from a home, community, farm, or industry that contains dissolved or suspended matter. Water Pollution: The presence in water of enough harmful or objectionable material to damage the water's quality. - Provided as a public service by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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5.12 Annual Waste Water Recovered (Gallons)- Gallons recovered and reused. (GRI EN 10)

Guidance: The terms recycled and recovered are generally used interchangeably and which word is used depends on the region. Recycled or reclaimed water is water that is used more than one time before it passes back into the natural water cycle. Thus, water recycling is the reuse of treated wastewater for beneficial purposes such as agricultural and landscape irrigation, industrial processes, toilet flushing, or replenishing a groundwater basin (referred to as groundwater recharge).

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WATER-EFFICIENCY

5.13 Annual Water Saved Due in Past Year to Conservation and Efficiency Upgrades (Gallons)–Gallons

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5.14 Are your farms rain-fed or irrigated? Rainfed onlyFully or partially irrigatedPercentage irrigatedPlease tell us about the irrigation techniques used.Localised (e.g. drip, trickle)Surface (e.g. furrow, borderstrip, basin)SprinklerManual (e.g. bucket, watering can)Other

How effective and efficient is your system?Do your farmers monitor water used for irrigation?

NoSome farmers monitor, but we do not aggregate dataYes, and we have an idea of average water useAverage water volume for irrigation (m3/annum)

Can you provide records of water use?NoYes, on requestPlease add any further comments about your irrigation system.

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WATER QUALITY

5.15 List any toxic, non-biodegradable, persistent substances used and efforts to replace these

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GREEN BUILDING

5.16 Green Building Standards related to Water Use and Pollution Prevention– For remodels, new construction and facility management/operations, list certifications and/or provide a narrative describing practices. (GRI 4.12)

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5.17 Internally filtered water (Reverse Osmosis or other systems) Gallons and % of Total amount.

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6. SOLID WASTE REDUCTION

POLICY AND GUIDELINES, PRACTICES

6.01 Policy & Guidelines: Does your company have a policy or guidelines in place regarding waste reduction or treatment, including animal wastes? If so, state the policy and/or provide document or URL. (GRI 4.8)

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6.02 Practices: Provide narrative describing waste sources and waste reduction and management practices, including any improvements made since your last report, if applicable, and descriptive goals

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6.03 Sustainability Goals: Please state your targets for the next reporting year, objectives and goals for Solid Waste Reduction. (Can include both quantitative and qualitative) (G4.1)

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6.04 Does your company have a policy and procedure for handling hazardous waste including batteries, paint, electronic equipment, etc.?

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ANNUAL WASTE AND BYPRODUCTS

6.05 Annual Landfill and Incinerator Output (Tons)-Tons of solid waste set to landfill and incinerator. (GRI EN 22)

Guidance – Landfill are materials that are collected by the waste hauler destined for landfill sites. And incinerator is solid wastes are processed in facilities that operate above ambient biological temperatures (more than 200 degrees F.) to recover energy or materials.

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6.06 Total Annual Hazardous Waste (Tons) (GRI EN 22)

Guidance on hazardous materials: Any material that required by its Safety Data Sheet or material Safety Data Sheet requires special handling in use and in disposal of the material.

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6.07 Total Annual Recycling Output (Tons)- Tons recycled. (GRI EN 22)- Broken down by type/category (Tons) (GRI EN 22)

Guidance: Materials to be recycled are brought to a collection center or picked up from the curbside, then sorted, cleaned, and reprocessed into new materials bound for manufacturing.

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6.08 Total Annual Compost Output (Tons)- Tons composted, through 3rd party or onsite. (GRI EN 22)

Guidance: Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed or recycled as fertilizer or soil amendment.

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6.09 Total Annual Reuse (Tons)- Tons diverted from landfill through reuse (internally or externally). (GRI EN 22)

Guidance: reuse is to use an item again after it has been used. This includes conventional reuse where the item is used again for the same function, and new-life reuse where it is used for a different function. In contrast, recycling is the breaking down of the used item into raw materials, which are used to make new items.

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6.10 Total Annual Biomass (Tons)- Tons diverted from landfill through biomass (does not include waste to

energy/incineration). (GRI EN 22)

Guidance: Biomass is biological material derived from living, or recently living organisms. It most often refers to plants or plant-derived materials, which are specifically called lignocellulosic biomass. As a renewable energy source, biomass can either be used directly via combustion to produce heat, or indirectly after converting it to various forms of biofuel.

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6.11 Total Annual Other Materials Diverted from Landfill (Tons)– Tons of other materials, specify type/s and method of diversion (e.g., animal feed, electronics, materials not captured in categories above). (GRI EN 22)

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6.12 Total Annual Waste and byproducts (Tons)

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6.13 Total Annual Waste Diverted From Landfill (Tons)– Tons and % of total waste/byproducts. (GRI EN 22)

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6.14 Proportional breakdown of byproducts stream (% landfill, compost, recycling, reuse etc.) by weight in pounds (not volume) (GRI EN22)

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6.15 % of increase / decrease of total waste diverted from landfill over last year's report?- This will be the change in % from last year’s diversion to this year. For example, 3% more waste diverted from landfill or 2% less diverted from Landfill. (Not applicable for first year reporting members).

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6.16 Animal Wastes – Please describe how animal wastes are handled and efforts to divert from landfills and prevent air, water and soil pollution.

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6.17 Normalized Annual Waste/Byproducts per Revenue (Tons)- Total annual waste and byproducts in tons per annual revenue. (GRI EN 22)

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6.18 Normalized Annual Waste/Byproducts in per Square Foot (Tons)- Total annual waste and byproducts in tons per square feet of facilities or farmland. (GRI EN 22)

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6.19 Normalized Annual Waste per Operating Unit (Tons)- Total annual waste and byproducts in tons per pounds of production (farms, processors, manufacturers only). Other businesses may enter data for an additional normalization factor (besides revenue and facility square feet) here if they use one. (GRI EN 22)

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GREEN BUILDING

6.20 Green Building Standards related to Source Reduction & Landfill Diversion- For remodels, new construction and facility management/operations, list certifications and/or provide a narrative describing practices. (GRI 4.12)

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WASTE OTHER

6.21 Have there been any spills or contamination events in the year? If so, report on how the spill was cleaned up?

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6.22 Amount and Type of materials collected from customers.

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7. PACKAGING AND MARKETING MATERIALS

POLICY AND GUIDELINES, PRACTICES

7.01 Policy & Guidelines: Does your company have a policy or guidelines in place regarding packaging materials and marketing materials? If so, state the policy and/or provide document or URL (GRI 4.8, EN 26)

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7.02 Practices: Provide narrative describing packaging and marketing materials practices, including any improvements made since your last report, if applicable, and descriptive goals.

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7.03 Sustainability Goals: Please state your targets for the next reporting year, objectives and goals for marketing and product packaging materials. (Can include both quantitative and qualitative) (G4.1)

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PACKAGING AND MARKETING MATERIALS USE

7.04 Total Annual Packaging materials (pounds)– Pounds by material type. (GRI EN 1, EN 21)

Guidance: For reporting purposes scope pertains to only packaging that your company purchases directly. For retailers this could include but not limited to - paper towels, bulk packaging, deli containers etc.

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7.05 Total Annual marketing materials (pounds) by material type (GRI EN 1, EN 21)

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7.06 Total Annual Packaging Eliminated Due to Reduction Measures (pounds)–Pounds eliminated in past year. (GRI EN 1, EN 26)

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7.07 Total Annual Marketing Materials Eliminated Due to Reduction Measures (pounds)–Pounds eliminated in past year. (GRI EN 1, EN 26)

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PACKAGING DESIGN EFFICIENCY

7.08 Packaging to Product Ratio (% by Weight)- As a % of total product weight. Mean, median and range across product line. Divide total packaging only weight (primary through tertiary packaging and pallet) by total net product weight.

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PACKAGING AND MARKETING MATERIALS INPUTS

7.09 Amount of Renewable Content of Packaging Materials and Marketing Materials (% by weight)- % of total packaging and marketing materials by weight.- Specify any % of GMO-based materials, if used and note steps to eliminate.

Guidance: Renewable - capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices. Example include: Bamboo, Trees, Cotton, wool, plants (soy/corn/tapioca) etc.

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7.10 Amount of Recycled Content of Packaging Materials (% by Weight)-% of packaging materials by weight that are made from recycled material. (GRI EN EN 2, 26)

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7.11 Amount of Recycled Content of Marketing Materials (% by Weight)-% of Marketing materials by weight that are made from recycled material. (GRI EN EN 2, 26)

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7.12 3rd Party Certified Virgin Packaging Materials and Marketing Materials (% by Weight)-% of virgin packaging and marketing materials by type and weight that are certified for responsible sourcing such as Forest Stewardship Council.

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7.13 Environmentally Responsible Inks-% of packaging and marketing materials that are printed with vegetable-based inks or other environmentally-preferable inks, define environmentally preferable. (GRI EN 26)

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PACKAGING WASTE

7.14 Provide a narrative describing what your company does to encourage end user (business customer, consumer), reuse, recycling, or composting. (GRI EN 26)

Guidance: Consumer-focused communications (labeling, icons, website, etc.) to support appropriate end-of-life management of packaging components or units of packaging is used.

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7.15 Amount of Packaging that Can be Recycled by End User (customer, consumer), in their locality (% by Weight)

- % of total packaging by weight. (GRI EN 26)

Guidance: As per the FTC Green Guides – A product maybe labeled as recyclable when recycling facilities are available to a substantial majority of consumers or communities where the item is sold. The term “substantial majority,” as used in this context, means at least 60 percent.

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7.16 Amount of Packaging that Can be Composted by End User (customer, consumer), separating home composting and industrial scale (% by Weight)- % of total packaging by weight. (GRI EN 26)- Specify any % of GMO-based materials, if used and note steps to eliminate.

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7.17 Amount of Reusable Packaging (% by Weight)- % of total packaging by weight. (GRI EN 26)

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Guidance: Reusable packaging is typically used by manufacturers/processors and their suppliers/customers in a well-organized supply chain, with very tightly managed shipping loops. The packaging is constructed of durable materials such as metal, plastic, glass or wood and is designed to withstand the rough handling of a typical logistics system. http://reusables.org/why-choose-reusables/what-is-reusable-packaging

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7.18 Take Back Policies and Programs– Do you provide services to take back product packaging from business customers or consumers? Note volume in pounds collected. (GRI EN 26, EN 27)

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PACKAGING & MARKETING MATERIALS MANUFACTURE IMPACTS

7.19 Describe and/or quantify any lifecycle environmental impacts you've assessed for packaging and/or marketing materials.

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PACKAGING OTHER

7.20 Check Types of Packaging Material Used:Foil, Plastic, Bulk, Paper Cardboard, Wood, glass, metal, waxed paper, aseptic, natural fiber, synthetic fiber, other - please specify

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7.21 In what forms are finished materials shipped? Check all that apply: Dry bulk, liquid bulk, tote bags, tote boxes, paper bags, foil bags, metal drums, mesh bags, cardboard drums,

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plastic crates, cardboard cases, other please specify.

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7.22 # of full-size paper bags used per year- Specifically for retailers who provide grocery bags to customers.

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8. LABOR

POLICY AND GUIDELINES, PRACTICES

8.01 Policy & Guidelines: Does your company have policies in place to ensure fair working conditions in your workplace? If so, state the relevant policies. (GRI 4.8)

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8.03 Sustainability Goals: Please state your targets for the next reporting year, objectives and goals for Labor. (Can include both quantitative and qualitative) (G4.1)

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8.04 Employee Manual: Has your business developed a written employee manual that is available to all workers, which describes all relevant employment policies, including but not limited to hiring, termination, conditions of employment, workplace conditions, working hours, benefits, pay schedule, holidays, sick leave, non-discrimination, sexual harassment, and unacceptable behavior.

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WORKFORCE COMPOSITION & DIVERSITY

8.05 Total Workplace Employment – By type, employment contract, and region. (GRI 2.8)

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8.06 % increase/decrease of employees from previous year

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8.07 Workforce Diversity-Employees per category according to gender, age, ethnic/racial, and other indicators of diversity. (GRI LA 13)

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8.08 Equal Opportunity Employer – State policy and/or provide document or URL.

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COMPENSATION

8.09 Employee Health Care Benefits- % of health care costs (health, vision, and dental) covered for employees. Note if this is specific to full-time, etc. (GRI EC 1)

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8.10 Employee Health Care Benefits - % of total, full-time and part-time employees eligible for employer health care benefits. (GRI EC 1)

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8.11 Employee 401(k) Plan or Other Retirement Plan Contribution - % of total, full-time and part-time employees eligible for employer 401K plans. (GRI EC 3)

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8.12 Employer 401(k) Matching Contribution or Other Retirement Plan- total % of employer matching of employee contribution to 401K plans. (GRI EC 3)

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8.13 Profit Sharing – % of annual profit sharing and distribution policy. (GRI EC 1)

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8.14 State the number of career advancements from within your business - as a % of total new hires.

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8.15 Ratio between lowest and highest paid employee.

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8.16 Total amount of employee wages and benefits normalized to revenue

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8.17 % of employees receiving living wage for local economy Does your company do a basic needs / living wage assessment for your employees to ensure that wages are able to meet basic needs at a minimum? Yes/No Describe your methodology if Yes (GRI EC 5)

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Guidance - Add Does your company do a basic needs / living wage assessment (can include additional benefits like housing, transport, food etc.) for your employees to ensure that wages are able to meet basic needs at a minimum? Tools - http://livingwage.mit.edu/ (British Columbia only - http://livingwageforfamilies.ca/calculator/) The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) has a convenient Basic Family Budget calculator to help you figure out a living wage for the areas http://www.epi.org/resources/budget/

- Impact

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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION

8.18 Annual Total and Rate of Employee Turnover - By age group, gender, and region.

Guidance: Examples of how to calculate Turnover rates http://www.expresspros.com/turnover/ or http://www.payscale.com/compensation-today/2012/09/turnover

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8.19 Employee Satisfaction % of total employees surveyed and % satisfaction for most recent survey. State year of last survey and frequency of surveys. Yes/No do you conduct satisfaction surveys? (GRI 4.16)

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8.20 Employee Representation- Narrative stating how employee concerns are represented in operating decisions, such as

employee board position, % unionized, etc. (GRI 4.16, LA policy, LA 6)- Report the percentage of total employees covered by collective bargaining agreements.

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8.21 Average regular working hours in local benchmark- Narrative describing how working hours have been benchmarked to crop and region to ensure fair and safe working hours.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

8.22 Number of Recordable Injuries and Illnesses Under OSHA - Total number of recorded incidents. (GRI LA 7)

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8.23 Accident Frequency Ratio for Company Vehicles [AFR]-Accidents per 1 million miles of vehicle operation. (GRI LA 7)

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8.24 Injury Frequency Ratio [IFR]-Injuries per 100,000 hours worked. (GRI LA 7)

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8.25 Office ergonomics: Does the employer offer ergonomic training, equipment and/or assessments?

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8.26 Wellness programs: Provide narrative and participation data for any unique wellness programs offered such as on-site gym, fitness classes and activities, incentives for healthy choices (weight loss, smoking cessation), gym membership reimbursement, education, voluntary screenings, etc.

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8.27 Describe how your business provides your workers a clean, safe, sanitary, healthy work environment.

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TRAINING PROGRAMS

8.28 Average Annual Employee Training (Hours)–Average hour per employee. (GRI LA 10, Safety GRI LA 8)- Clarification ally training – NOT including Sustainability Training.

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8.29 Annual Expenditure, Employee Training and Education - Total expenditures for employee training and education. (GRI LA 11)

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ETHICAL SOURCING

8.30 Policy: Does your company have a policy or standards in place regarding ethical sourcing and supplier practices to evaluate and improve key areas such as child and forced labor, discrimination, harassment, freedom of association, health & safety, wages & benefits, working hours, diversity, etc. This may include a supplier code of conduct; requiring adherence to specific ILO or other international labor and human rights standards, transparency for labor and wage practices, and verification of adherence to applicable laws; and direct programs with suppliers? If so, state the policy or standards

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and/or provide document or URL, and note how these are implemented and verified. (GRI 4.8)

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8.31 Practices: Provide a narrative describing your ethical sourcing practices, and how you ensure good practices related to child and forced labor, discrimination, harassment, freedom of association, health & safety, wages & benefits, working hours, diversity, etc. You may find it appropriate to combine with the below question. (GRI HR 2)

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8.32 Verification: Provide vendor statements on their labor practices and relevant 3rd Party Certifications. (GRI HR 2)

"TOTAL NUMBER AND PERCENTAGE OF SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS THAT INCLUDE HUMAN RIGHTS CLAUSES OR THAT UNDERWENT HUMAN RIGHTS SCREENINGa. Report the total number and percentage of significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening.b. Report the definition of ‘significant investment agreements’ used by the organization. (G4 HR1)

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8.33 Applicable Certifications: List 3rd Party ethical sourcing Certifications and audited company-managed ethical sourcing programs. (GRI 4.12)

Guidance of what "Ethical Sourcing could include:" Leaping Bunny, Fair Trade (Any certification), Rainforest Alliance, etc.

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8.34 Sales or Purchasing: Sales or purchasing of products and/or ingredients sourced under 3rd party trade/labor certifications and company ethical sourcing programs, reporting 3rd party and company programs separately-% of sales (farms) or purchases (all others) by weight. (GRI HR 2)

Guidance of what "Ethical Sourcing could include:" Leaping Bunny, Fair Trade (Any certification), Rainforest Alliance, etc.

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9. ANIMAL CARE

POLICY AND GUIDELINES, PRACTICES

9.01 Policy and Guidelines: Does your company have a policy or guidelines in place regarding humane animal care and management? If so, state the policy and/or provide document or URL. Please reference areas listed below in considering your response. (GRI 4.8)

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9.02 Practices: Provide a narrative describing animal care practices in your operations and supply chain, including any improvements made since your last report, if applicable, and descriptive goals.

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9.03 Sustainability Goals: Please state your targets for the next reporting year, objectives and goals for Animal Care. (Can include both quantitative and qualitative) (G4.1)

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9.04 Animal InformationDo your farmers own livestock?

NoYes

If yes, please indicate livestock typeSheepGoatsBuffaloCowsPigsChickensDucksGeeseOther

Approx. number of animals:Role on farm (e.g. farm work, transport, food):

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HEALTH AND WELL BEING

9.05 Production Enhancement - % milk purchased/produced from cows confirmed to be free of rBST/BGH and other growth promoters, antibiotics and hormones;

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9.06 Production Enhancement-% of livestock/poultry confirmed to be free of synthetic growth promoters, antibiotics and hormones of any kind.

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9.07 Breeding: Describe practices related to genetic selection, diversity, etc.

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9.08 Physical Modifications - % of animals that undergo physical modifications, separated by animal type (e.g., de-beaking, tail

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docking, de-horning, removal of digits). If done, please explain why and how you ensure properly trained workers and humane practices are used.

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9.09 Loss & Longevity: State separately by type- % of livestock/poultry prematurely culled due to injury or illness.- Average age of animal at end of production.

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9.10 Lameness: - % lameness permitted and occurring, by animal type.

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9.11 Feed - % of eggs purchased/produced from hens prohibited from feed to force molting.- Is force-feeding of ducks & geese to produce foie gras prohibited? - % of animals fed GMO-free diet.- % of animals fed vegetarian diet with no animal byproducts or animal proteins, by type. Where animal proteins are used in feed, state reason if not an accepted best/standard practice.- % cattle, bison, etc on grass-fed diet.- Do all animals have adequate access to food and water at all times?- What steps are taken to ensure proper nutrition?

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LIVING CONDITIONS

9.12 Eggs - % purchased/produced from cage-free hens.- % purchased/produced from free-range hens. * Note how cage-free and free-range are defined and verified

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9.13 Pork- % purchased/produced from pigs not confined to crates or spaces smaller than X, including gestation crates. - % purchased from animals not confined indoors.

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9.14 Veal - % purchased/produced from calves not confined to veal crates,

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9.15 Milk - % purchased/produced from animals that are given access to pasture and actively graze; specify how many months/year and how many hours/day.

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9.16 Beef – Average number of animals per acre, specify months/year, and hours/day on pasture, with locations of farms to provide context for grazing data.

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9.17 Environmental enrichments: Describe practices taken to ensure animals can act out natural behaviors, such as providing straw for pigs to root in, chicken perches, etc.

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HANDLING & SLAUGHTER

9.18 Livestock and Poultry- % of livestock and poultry slaughter plants that are rated as “Excellent” following a third-party audit using American Meat Institute guidelines (Grandin, 2007).

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9.19 Poultry- % of poultry slaughtered using controlled atmosphere killing and transport to slaughter.

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9.20 Handling & Slaughter Practices Narrative: Describe methods and practices undertaken to ensure humane practices and reduce stress in this process.

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TRANSPORT

9.21 Duration- Average number of continuous hours/trip livestock and poultry are transported (load to unload).

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9.22 Downed animals- Is transport of downed animals prohibited?

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- What are the policies for hospital, quarantine, euthanasia?

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CERTIFICATIONS

9.23 List humane treatment certifications from animal products purchased/produced.

Guidance – Could include: Marine Stewardship Council, Animal Welfare Approved, Organic, American Humane Certified, Certified Humane Certification Program, Global Animal Partnership's 5 Step program, New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program Cattle Welfare Program, American Grass-fed Association.

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10. SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION

(INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION

10.01 Practices: Provide a narrative describing external communications, marketing and education materials, and efforts around organic and sustainable business practices, reaching business customers, vendors, consumers, media and other external audiences. Provide links to any related web pages, social media, etc., including any improvements made since your last report, if applicable, and descriptive goals.

- Management

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INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION

10.02 Practices: Provide a narrative on internal communications, education and training, and materials around organic and sustainable business practices, reaching employees, board members and other internal audiences, including any improvements made since your last report, if applicable, and descriptive goals.

- Management

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10.03 Sustainability Goals: Please state your targets for the next reporting year, objectives and goals for Sustainability Education. (Can include both quantitative and qualitative) (G4.1)

- Management

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LABELING

10.04 Labeling: List relevant certifications and labels you display on you products and state how you communicate their meaning.(GRI PR 6)

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TRAINING

10.05 Annual Average Workplace Sustainability training (hours)- Hours per employee per year.

- Describe training activities and any evaluation for understanding and application.

- Describe how you prioritize and tailor information to key groups.

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10.06 Total investment in Sustainability activities (Includes wages during committee meetings, events/classes, prizes, sustainability role wages)

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11. GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

GOVERNANCE

11.01 Sustainability Goals: Please state your targets for the next reporting year, objectives and goals for Governance and Community Engagement. (Can include both quantitative and qualitative) (G4.1)

- Management

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11.02 Company is a producer cooperative where owners are supplier members who organize production (examples: farmer cooperative, artisanal cooperative)

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11.03 Does your company have a policy or standards governing ethical conduct? If so, specify and/or provide document or URL (GRI 4.8)

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TRANSPARENCY & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

11.04 Policies & Practices: Describe company policy on ensuring transparency around practices & products, and efforts related to engaging internal and external stakeholders to assess and business practices and products, particularly with regard to sustainability efforts. (GRI 4.14-16)

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11.05 List memberships of associations (such as industry associations) and national or international advocacy organizations. State if your business has employees who serve a role within such organizations.

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11.06 RESULTS OF SURVEYS MEASURING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION a. Report the results or key conclusions of customer satisfaction surveys (based on statistically relevant sample sizes) conducted in the reporting period relating to information about:

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The organization as a whole A major product or service category Significant locations of operation

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

11.07 Practices: Provide a narrative describing your company’s community engagement programs, including charitable contributions, employee volunteerism, board service, stakeholder relations, etc. Note any focus areas, key partners, workplace programs (e.g., matching employee donations and volunteerism).

- Management

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11.08 Charitable Contributions – Dollar value of all financial and in-kind charitable donations made in the past year. Separate in-kind and financial when reporting dollar value. (GRI EC 1)

Guidance - "In kind" can include: Employee hours, cost of product donated, member donations, etc.

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11.09 Charitable Contributions: Total donations as % of net profits (GRI EC 1)

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11.10 Charitable Contributions: % increase/decrease of total donations as % of net profits over previous year

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11.11 Employee Volunteerism- Total hours employees volunteer on the clock and off the clock, and average hours per employee.

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11.12 Employee Volunteerism: Average hours per employee

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11.13 Classes offered to the community (Narrative: Classes to be defined by Company and then report # of classes hosted/sponsored by Member company).

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ADDITIONAL THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

11.14 Certifications: List All Current Third Party Certifications not referenced in above sections (GRI 4.12)

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11.15 Awards: List awards and recognitions received in the past reporting year, related to any of the 11 Declaration Areas and the practices covered in these metrics. (GRI 2.10)

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