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Sustainability

Harris Tea Company is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. Our efforts are focused on four main areas: eliminating waste, reducing energy usage, reducing packaging and increasing reliance on renewable energy sources.

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Science Based Targets 

Harris Tea Company has committed to a 25% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 from baseline year 2020. We have reached our 2023 target of 10% reduction in GHG emissions and on waste generated in operations as a part of Scope 3.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global movement for ambitious corporate decarbonization. By joining the SBTi we are ensuring our climate action is in line with the latest science. We are proud to join over 4000 companies worldwide in setting a net zero target. SBTi is a partnership between Carbon Disclosure Project, United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute and World Wildlife Fund.

Science Based Targets: Driving ambitious corporate climate action

Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions

We report greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). We have achieved a 34% GHG reduction from our baseline year (2009). Our 2022 CDP score was a B, comparing favorably to both the North American average of “C” and Food and Beverage Processing average of a “C” and the global average of a “C”.

 

CDP: Driving Sustainable Economies

Implementing Solar Power

We use solar energy in two of our facilities to lower our GHG emissions. Because of our installation of solar panels on our Moorestown, NJ facility, we were able to generate 28% of our 2022 electricity usage from the sun.

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Diverting Waste from Landfills

We are committed to zero waste and diverting waste away from landfills. In 2022, we recycled 460 tons of material.

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Reducing Packaging

We are pleased to join How2Recycle, a standardized labeling system which clearly provides package recycling instructions to the consumer. We join over 550 North American companies using the logo.

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Our Capabilities

Through experience, relationships and innovation, Harris delivers a profitable and unique tea experience to our customers. Explore our capabilities to enhance your offerings.

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