RESPONSIBLE USE of RESOURCES
UTILITIES USAGE DATA
FY20
FY21
FY22
4,990,590
4,928,030
5,129,697
ELECTRICITY (KWH)
ELECTRICITY INTENSITY (KWH/1,000 UNITS SOLD)
70.341
80.731
77.864
ENERGY At Frontier Co-op, our engineering teams work to ensure we are using all resources, including energy, as efficiently as possible. As a perfect example of how doing good, works, this commitment is not only to ensure our operations are as environmentally respon- sible as possible, but also results in cost savings for the co-op. 100% of our non-solar electricity usage is offset by the purchase of Green-e eligible or Green-e certified renewable energy credits (RECs). As the company has grown, we’ve standardized the use of efficient lighting and HVAC equipment. However, this is counter-balanced with the need to maintain best-in-class food safety practices through steam pasteurization and more frequent washdown cycles. As we continue to meet high standards for food safe- ty, we hope to be able to identify ways to increase efficiencies in utilities consumption at the same time. WATER Most of our water usage is from our steam pasteuriza- tion units and equipment washdowns. Steam pasteuri- zation is the only natural pasteurization process in the spice industry and the only one allowed for certi- fied organic products. In addition, the highly controlled process of steam injection in a vacuum minimizes impact on the taste, color, and aroma of the spices. The most common alternatives, irradiation and ethylene oxide treatment, pose other risks beyond just their use of natural resources. By utilizing steam pasteurization, we’re protecting our workers, our consumers, and our planet.
151,807
182,773
171,765
NATURAL GAS (THERMS)
NATURAL GAS INTENSITY (THERMS/1,000 UNITS SOLD)
2.140
2.994
2.607
5,201,000
5,288,000
4,806,000
WATER (GALLONS) WATER USAGE INTENSITY (GALLONS/1,000 UNITS)
74.5326
78.7322
78.946
2,688.80
2,579.83
2600.70
EMISSIONS (MTCO 2 e ) EMISSIONS INTENSITY (MTCO 2 e /1,000 UNITS)
0.0379
0.0423
0.0394
EMISSIONS We monitor our co-op’s greenhouse gas footprint and offset our Scope I and II emissions which are directly related to our business. Our calculation methodology: We offset 100% of our non-solar electricity consumption (Scope II) through the purchase of Green-e eligible or Green-e certified RECs (renewable energy credits). Additionally, we purchase VERs (verified emissions reductions) to offset 100% of the emissions generated by energy produced on-site through the burning of natural gas and diesel (Scope I emissions), and the emissions generated by our distribution shipping and employee travel (Scope III).
Target: 100% of Scope I and II emissions produced through renewable means or offset through the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) or Verified Emission Reductions (VERs).
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