INTRODUCTION
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That our primary function is the marketing of products, the health promoting properties of which have been firmly and definitively established, is something about which we are all incredibly proud. Prospects, though for our industry remain undeniably linked to the implicit trust attached to fresh produce by the consumer. This trust remains ever contingent on a confidence in the integrity of the supply chain through which produce is delivered and in those that deliver it. For Total Produce, a capacity to demonstrate our credentials as a responsible business is critical. As the industry leader, there is undoubtedly an expectation on the part of our stakeholders; consumers, customers, suppliers, shareholders and our own staff, that we lead the way. A response to upcoming legislative changes, “Vision 20/20� will see Total Produce calculate a group Carbon Footprint metric for the first time. It will not only bring a transparency to the environmental impact of our global operations but also provide a platform for reducing carbon consumption going forward. As such, it represents an important moment in our ongoing journey towards being an ever more sustainable company.
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AN INDUSTRY O F W O R T H .... As the Barilla “Double Pyramid� (opposite) illustrates, in Total Produce, we are fortunate to market the most nutritious of all foodstuffs with the lowest environmental impact. It is important that, as an industry, we work to preserve this enviable position.
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Olive Oil Dried Fruit Bread, Pasta, Potatoes, Rice Legumes
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SOURCE: “DOUBLE PYRAMID 2016 - A MORE SUSTAIN ABLE FUTURE DEPENDS ON US.” WWW.BARILL ACFN.COM
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SOURCE: UN SUSTAIN ABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. WWW.SUSTAIN ABLEDEVELOPMENT.UN.ORG
A POSITION O F G R E AT R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y.... In 2015 the United Nations adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals to provide a shared global blueprint for change. In addition to Goal 3 (Good Health & Well Being)- which lies at the heart of all that we do, Total Produce has chosen to focus on Goals 14 (Life Below Water), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 13 (Climate Action) across 2019/20- with Vision 20/20 inspired by the latter two goals in particular.
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INSPIRED BY S TA K E H O L D E R S
Looking For Responsible Partners From Seed To Store. Recognising Sustainability As A Competitive Advantage
Choosing Responsibly Sourced Produce.
Encouraging Us To Play Our Part.
Anxious To Invest Only In Responsible Businesses.
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W H AT I S V I S I O N 2020?
Vision 20/20 is a groupwide initiative to measure the
and a group Carbon Footprint figured calculated. This metric
collective Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG’s) for the Total Produce group. It will require the gathering of information on carbon consumption (energy usage) from across Total Produce’s operations and those of its partners. This information will be audited by an external body
will be submitted, alongside a report detailing our group’s wider sustainability protocols, practices, achievements and credentials, to the Carbon Disclosure Project, an independent ratings agency.
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OUR OBJECTIVES
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• A Comprehensive Overview; We are conducting a root and branch review of greenhouse gas emissions across our operations to establish a benchmark as a basis for delivering a reduction in carbon consumption going forward. • Addressing Stakeholder Interest; Our intent is to provide independent, authoritative reassurance to all of our stakeholders with respect to our commitment to measuring and reducing group carbon emissions. • Reducing Emissions and Costs; In identifying opportunities to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions, we aim to reduce both our environmental impact and associated energy costs. • Be A Better Company; Embedded in an industry in which preservation of our environment is less an aspiration and more of a commercial imperative, we are seeking to play our part in protecting our natural resources and encouraging others to do the same.
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W H AT W I L L T H I S E N TA I L ?..
1. A Centralised Steering Group has been established (see page 29) to coordinate the organisation of this project. This group is working with our independent auditors and will produce the final group sustainability report, (which will include our group carbon footprint) for our ratings agency, the Carbon Disclosure Project. 2. The Information Collection process is being coordinated primarily through the finance functions of each group Operating Company. Senior Financial Managers were provided with a customised template and asked to collate relevant information from across all of the businesses operating within their organisation.. This information will be returned to the Vision 20/20 Steering Group.
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... W H AT W I L L T H I S E N TA I L ?
3. Information from across the Total Produce Group is supplied to our external auditors who will calculate a total figure for the group and provide an analysis of group consumption, including suggestions for reducing consumption going forward. 4. This Group Greenhouse Gas Emission figure will be added to our group Sustainability Report and submitted to the Carbon Disclosure Project. 5. The Carbon Disclosure Project will publish a rating for Total Produce plc.
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W H AT I N F O R M AT I O N WILL BE REQUIRED?
DEFINITION
TYPE OF PROCESS
UNITS
Direction emissions from owned or controlled sources Fu e l co m b u s t i o n in Mobile combustion ve h i c l e s a n d m a c h in es
Fu el c o n su mp t io n (m3 ) Type of fu el (p etro l, d iesel et c )
Stationar y combustion
Fu el c o n su mp t io n (m3 ) Type o f fu el (n atu ral g as/ h ea ting oil et c )
o wn e d Fu e l co m b u s t i o n fo r h e a t i n g fro m s o u rc es o wn e d by t h e co mp an y
R e f i l l o f re f r i ge ra n t s Refrigerants d u e to l e a k a ge
Amo u n t o f refrig eran t s refille d (kg ) Ty pe (e.g . R 4 04 a)
Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling Electricity Heat Cooling
P u rc h a s e d e l e c t r ic ity P u rc h a s e d h e a t i ng P u rc h a s e d c o o l i n g
Elec t ric ity c o n su mp t io n (mWh) Ty p e o f elec t ric ity Heatin g c o n su mptio n (M Wh) Co o lin g c o n su mp t io n (MWh) Co o lin g so u rc e (d ist ric t c o o lin g etc .)
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C R I T I C A L PAT H ...
Internal Communication Circ ulate ove r view ac ro s s th e Total P ro du ce group.
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Planning Submission of p ar ti ci p ati n g O p erati n g Co m p an i es & co n tact de tai l s to S o u th Po l e co n s u l tan cy.
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Qualitative Data Collation an d submission of no n- fin an cial sust ain ability repor t.
on of So ut h a tem pla t e.
Data Collection
In f orm ati o n gath e r i n g an d in p u t.
Submission Data s u p p l i e d to S o u th Po l e co n s u l tan cy.
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Review Period
Repor t Production
Follow up queries from South Pole and statistical analysis.
Compilation of final repor t merging qualitative and quantitative data by South Pole.
Sign Group Dir
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Final Submission to the Carbon Disclosure Project
Follow Up Queries from the CDP, Assessment, and Rating
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2 0 1 9 PA R T I C I PAT I N G O P E R AT I N G C O M PA N I E S EUROPE
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2 0 1 9 PA R T I C I PAT I N G O P E R AT I N G C O M PA N I E S NORTH/SOUTH AMERICA
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1) Which of our operations are included in Vision 2020?
3) Will the group Carbon Footprint figure be published?
Answer- All operations, be they administrative, production or logistics focused in which Total Produce owns 50% or more are included.
Answer- No. Our rating from the CDP based on our data will be publicly available. Our Carbon Footprint will not.
2) Who do I contact if I need further information on Vision 20/20? Answer- Please contact Vincent Dolan at vdolan@totalproduce.com
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A C O M P L E M E N TA R Y PROJECT
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SE TR E ING E R I NGGRO GR OUP ST E UP
Frank Dav is
D rew R ey n o l d s
Fi nance D irector
Tech n i cal
C lai re Ro d dy
M ai re M c D o n n el l
Fi nance
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Proj ect M an ager
V i n c en t Do l an M arket in g
D av i d Fro s t Hu m an Res o u rc e s
South Pole
Carbon Disclosure Project
Extern a l Con su lta n ts
Rat i n gs Agen cy
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