In 2020, Premier Meat\u2019s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 40.03 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (CO<\/span>2<\/span>e), including 36.71 tonnes of direct, on-site emissions (Scope 1) and 3.32 tonnes of indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity (Scope 2)*. To completely offset these emissions and become carbon neutral, we purchased 41 tonnes CO<\/span>2<\/span>e of verified carbon offset credits created by emission reduction projects according to the rules of the Quebec government\u2019s regulated GHG cap-and-trade system**<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
In future years, we will make continuous progress towards reducing our carbon footprint internally, by purchasing renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and switching to alternative refrigerants with lower global warming potentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>* Emissions were quantified by consulting firm The Delphi Group, following the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)\u2019s GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n** Carbon offset credits were purchased with the assistance of Coop Carbone.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>