As we look to our future at American Licorice Company, the health and preservation of the planet remains top of mind. Again this year, we will be working with Climate Impact Partners to offset our greenhouse gas emissions with projects that cut carbon and deliver sustainable development impacts.
Each fall, we pause to reflect on the impact we’ve made in the last year. Though we are proud of what we accomplished in 2022, we know there is much more work to be done. This year, the American Licorice team will be guided by new strategic priorities to help us focus our time, talents, and resources on maximizing our impact.
CEO John Kretchmer reflected on these priorities, and the impact we are looking to make in 2023 in beyond. John shares, “This past year, we have worked to better define what truly drives us. We first think of people: our Associates, the youth of our communities, the people who enjoy our candies and snacks, and the stability and sustainability that jobs provide in the places we call home.
“Our commitment to the planet is to reduce the impact our operations have on the earth. Our profit provides the resources for our core purpose of helping provide a sweeter start for youth and the communities that serve them.”
As part of fulfilling our commitment to the planet, we are continuing to work with Climate Impact Partners to offset our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions associated with the production of our products, including RED VINES® and SOUR PUNCH® brand candies.
Alterra Hetzel, Senior Vice President, Client Solutions at Climate Impact Partners, said: “I’ve worked with the team at American Licorice Company for a number of years and their continued commitment to conducting their business sustainably has impressed me throughout that time. American Licorice’s focus is always on internal emission reductions, and only then do they offset what can’t currently be avoided – absolutely the right approach to addressing climate impacts.”
These unavoidable emissions have been offset through projects like the Gyapa Cookstoves in Ghana, which are locally made improved efficiency cookstoves that can reduce the need for wood or charcoal by half, reducing emissions and saving families time and money.
Clean cooking projects such as these could reduce 30-75 billion tonnes of carbon emissions between now and 2050, while supporting significant health benefits for families alongside more for them to spend on essential items like family well-being and education.
Follow @americanlicoricecompany on social media for more updates on how these projects are delivering positive impact for nature and local communities.
