Oppy has released the first edition of its sustainability report, Expect the world from us, outlining its accomplishments and vision for the future.
Oppy identified five specific areas to focus on throughout its supply chain, which include: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, food waste, water use, packaging materials and impact on people and communities.
A few of the company’s recent achievements include:
- Implemented multiple energy-savings measures which resulted in an annual reduction of 292 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents.
- Calculated the total climate impact of every Oppy product in 2022 (in CO2 equivalents per year).
- Partnered with additional food repurposing organizations to deliver the surplus to people experiencing food insecurity while also mitigating food waste, and establishing a more robust data collection process to track ongoing food waste reduction.
- Generated over $1.3 million in Fair Trade premiums in 2021, accounting for 11 percent of total premiums by programs in North America.
Projects for 2023 include a pilot with Tesla electric trucks on routes within the Vancouver, British Columbia region and a precision irrigation technology trial in an effort to decrease water, fertilizer and energy use while also achieving higher yields. “We are very deliberate about where we focus our efforts and where we can make a positive impact — being specific about what we are going to achieve and how we will measure that,” said senior manager of innovation and sustainability Garland Perkins.
Oppy will update this document on an annual basis, detailing its sustainability efforts as they continue to evolve within the world of agriculture and beyond.
“This is a report and a public call for collaboration,” noted Perkins. “We recognize we achieve more when we work together — if you have technology that can elevate the environmental friendliness of our supply chain, please reach out.”
Click here to read a copy of the report.
For more information:
Kelsey Van Lissum
Oppy
Tel.: +1 (604) 461-6779
kelsey.van.lissum@oppy.com
www.oppy.com