ESG Strategy
for a Sustainable Future
Environmental
Strategies relating to the quality and functioning of the natural environment
Social
Strategies relating to the rights, well-being, and interests of people and communities
Governance
Strategies relating to the governance of companies and other investee entities
Waste Management
Our Goal: Send less waste
to the landfill
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Lyons is committed to decreasing our waste footprint and diverting waste from landfills where possible. Since the inception of our ESG program in 2021, we have increased our landfill diversion rate by 50%. In 2023 alone, we saved over 12,000 tons of waste from going to the landfills by expanding our composting and recycling programs. The main drivers of this success were from our liquid waste and steel drum recycling programs.
Water
Conservation
Our Goal: Use less water
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Headquartered in California and with deep roots in agriculture, Lyons knows that water is a precious commodity. In 2023, we used 10 million gallons less than the projected usage by implementing a water shutoff program and encouraging responsible water monitoring throughout all aspects of our four plants.
Workplace Health & Safety
Our Goal: Create a safe & productive work environment
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Our top priority is people safety. Since the inception of our ESG program in 2021, we have made continuous improvements in our safety programs and have decreased our injury rate (TRIR) by 14%. We broadened our safety teams and committees across all sites and have implemented a new electronic system for reporting hazards.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Goal: Build the best team
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Our DEI program continues to grow. In 2023, we launched a third employee resource group (ERG), Adventurers’ Club. The Women’s Growth Network ERG focuses on the professional and personal growth of women at Lyons. WGN hosts workshops, seminars, and social events that are open to all employees at all sites. The Helping Hands ERG organizes local volunteer and community service events for employees. These events are an opportunity for team building and giving back to the community.
Responsible Sourcing
Our Goal: Increase supplier diversity
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Diverse-owned businesses and small businesses help drive economic development in communities. In order to have a more varied supplier base, we have created a goal in 2024 to increase the diversity of our raw material suppliers by tracking spend with diverse-owned businesses and small businesses.
Employee Engagement
Our Goal: Increase engagement between teams and with the organization
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Lyons has expanded to a total of 4 plants and has maintained the same One Team culture. This is a testament to how we work together towards common goals on a daily basis. In 2024, we will host our annual Service Awards where we celebrate our employees and their tenure at Lyons, as well as conduct our first formal employee engagement survey.