ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES

Minimizing our environmental impact through innovative practices and responsible resource management

Our Environment

At Peco, we understand that our impact is larger than ourselves. Sustainability is a continuous journey of learning and improvement, and we are committed to acting responsibly with our resources to ensure a thriving future for generations to come. Through efficient operations, conservation of energy and water, and responsible recycling practices, we work to minimize our environmental impact while upholding strong standards of stewardship in the communities where we live and work.

Our Commitments

As part of our responsibility to operational efficiency, resource management and long-term environmental stewardship, we have set the following targets to guide our progress:

Peco Foods Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42.0% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
Peco Foods Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25.0% within the same timeframe.
Peco Foods Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 30.3% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. The target includes FLAG emissions and removals.
Peco Foods Inc. commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities.

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GHG Emission Reporting

GHG Emission Scope	CY2022¹	CY2024¹
Scope 1	242,457 MTCO2e	221,542 MTCO2e
Scope 2	112,394 MTCO2e	109,470 MTCO2e
Scope 3 – Non-FLAG²	1,927,553 MTCO2e	1,882,207 MTCO2e
Scope 3 – FLAG³	734,464 MTCO2e	754,326 MTCO2e

¹ CY refers to Calendar Year.

² Non-FLAG emissions represent scope 3 categories 1 – 7 and 9 – 12. These emissions account for energy and industry activities.

³ FLAG emissions represent scope 3 categories 1 and 3. These emissions represent Forest, Land, and Agricultural activities.

Our Feed Mills

Our feed mills are a cornerstone of Peco’s operations, supporting local farmers and ensuring a consistent, high-quality supply chain. We operate six feed mills strategically located across the Southeast:

Gordo, AL
247 2nd Ave SE
Gordo, AL 35466
Corning, AR
454 CR 142
Corning, AR 72422
Newark, AR
318 South Locust Street
Newark, AR 72562

Bay Springs, MS
3683 Highway 15 N
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Lake, MS
4806 Ponderosa Road
Lake, MS 39092
Philadelphia, MS
999 Herman Alford Parkway
Philadelphia, MS 39350

Local Grain Purchasing

Practicing sustainability means helping our communities thrive. We believe building trusted relationships with local farmers is key to creating a strong and reliable supply chain. More than 90% of our grain is sourced from regions surrounding our feed mills, reducing transportation distances and minimizing environmental impact. By connecting farmers with the best grain-selling solutions, we strengthen agricultural networks and support nearby farms.

Selling your grain should be simple, and we are grateful for the opportunity to source locally from our neighbors.

For questions about grain purchasing or to connect with our team, please email grainpurchasing@pecofoods.com or call (662) 524-3880.

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