Carbon footprint reduction
Spreading only the good
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are one of the most significant factors contributing to climate change. Human use of nonrenewable energy sources releases these gasses into the atmosphere, where they absorb energy and return to Earth causing extreme weather changes and events.
Gorton’s recognizes our contributions to GHG emissions, and we are actively engaged in reducing our environmental impact by focusing on how waste, water, and transportation are managed.
2025
Accomplishments
Developed and publicly stated a Scope 1 & Scope 2 absolute reduction target that aligns with Science Based Target Initiative criteria.
Completed Scope 3 emissions footprinting for our Gloucester-based operations.
Implemented an all-encompassing Environmental Management System (EMS) for Gorton’s.
Hosted Cape Ann Climate Coalition to educate employees on reducing their own carbon footprint.
2026-2028
Smart goals
Develop our Lebanon, IN facility Carbon Footprint.
Comply with all State Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging materials.
Achieve Top Tier CSR status for all key customers.
Identify strategic electrical conversion opportunities to meet Gorton’s 2030 CO₂ reduction target.
Develop our Lebanon, IN facility Carbon Footprint.
Achieve Top Tier CSR status for all key customers.
2026-2028
Smart goals
Comply with all State Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging materials.
Identify strategic electrical conversion opportunities to meet Gorton’s 2030 CO₂ reduction target.
