Nature’s Path aims to source locally, whenever possible, to drive the organic opportunity at home, support local economies, and decrease our ecological footprint. 75% of our ingredients by volume were sourced from North America in 2024.

We place particular emphasis on ensuring that historic & emergent vulnerable sectors of the global agricultural food chain are subject to a hands-on, beyond compliance approach to sustainability. Our leadership continued to foster strong collaboration & transparency across our supply chain through our Supplier Visit Program—strengthening strategic partnerships and deepening our understanding of the unique stories and impact behind our ingredients. This program is a vital part of how Nature’s Path champions and protects sustainability across the supply chain by utilizing in-person visits to partners to gain intimate experience and knowledge of the unique stories of impact behind our ingredients. As a result of these visits, we strengthen our supplier relationships to fulfill our purpose of leaving the Earth better than we found it. 

We exclusively buy & source certified organic and Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil-certified (RSPO) Palm Oil. We have chosen palm oil suppliers that share our values and are leaders in modelling sustainable palm oil production methods to leave the Earth better than we found it. Nature’s Path is a proud member of the RSPO under the membership ID 9-2190-17-000-00.  answer here.

For over a decade, we have exclusively sourced 100% organic and Fair Trade cacao and chocolate ingredients. In 2024, Nature’s Path, adhering to the FLOCERT Standard, paid over CAD 190,000 in Fair Trade premiums via our supplier partners to drive more money and benefits to organic farmers, farmworkers & their communities. These funds have been used for community development initiatives and to support the overall Fair Trade movement.  

In 2024 we introduced our new Regenerative Organic Certified® Oatmeals, Berries & Cream and Dark Chocolate & Cocoa.  

Our new Regenerative Organic Certified® Flavored Oatmeal isn’t just a tasty breakfast—it represents a much larger commitment to a more sustainable, resilient food future. We source a portion of our Regenerative Organic Certified® oats through a first-of-its-kind Regenerative Organic Oats Program, (ROO) founded in partnership with Canadian Organic Growers (COG) and allied brands. The ROO Initiative equips organic farmers with powerful data, research-informed resources, hands-on technical extension support and a community of practice to drive towards innovative, regenerative organic practices. Since launching in 2021, we have donated $100,000CAD annually to support more than 24 regenerative organic farmers across 10,000+ organic acres of the Prairie region. 

Scope 1: 6% of total emissions

These greenhouse gas emissions result from fuel combustion at our owned and operated facilities, primarily driven by natural gas heating systems in our manufacturing sites

Scope 2: 4% of total emissions

This scope’s emissions come from the electricity we purchase in locations where renewable energy is not fully available. Because electricity grid mixes vary by region, this scope accounts for emissions from sites that cannot source 100% renewable electricity. 

Scope 3: 90% of total emissions

This scope’s emissions represent all other emissions in our supply chain. Scope 3 typically accounts for the majority of a company’s carbon footprint as it accounts for everything beyond our direct operations.  

See the breakdown per category below: 

Scope 3.1 | Purchased Goods and Services: 91%
- Food materials & ingredients: 90% of total scope 3 emissions
- Other purchased goods & services: 1% of total scope 3 emissions

Scope 3.2 | Capital Goods: 0.41%

Scope 3.3 | Fuel and Energy related Activities: 1%

Scope 3.4 | Upstream Transportation and Distribution: 4%

Scope 3.5 | Waste Generated in Operations: 0.53%

Scope 3.6 | Business Travel: 0.1%

Scope 3.7 | Employee Commuting: 0.57%

Scope 3.8 | Upstream Leased Assets: 0.32%

Scope 3.9 | Downstream Transportation and Distribution: 1.3%

Scope 3.10 | Use of Sold Products: 0.02%

Scope 3.11 | End-of-life Treatment of Solid Products: 0.75%

Since our founding in 1985, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (J.E.D.I.) have been at the forefront of Nature’s Path's mission and values. With a team driven by compassion, accountability, empathy, and action, we are committed to fostering a culture of love and inclusivity. We are honoured to have been for the J.E.D.I. Leader of the Year Award, highlighting our progress in 2024 through a three-pillar strategic approach: Culture, Communities, and Consumer. With this award win, we are going to continue championing these values and striving for the best in social sustainability.

In 2024, we were proud to celebrate the leadership of our Organic Program Manager, CarrieAnne Palmeri, who was elected President of the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) Board of Directors. COTA's Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping the direction of the association, setting policies, and implementing initiatives that drive growth and positive change in the organic industry. We're proud to have a team member who's dedicated to helping strengthen the voice and future of organics within Canada and represent Nature’s Path in this role. 

In 2024, our Director of Mission & JEDI, Manuel Gorrin, expanded his industry leadership by joining the Board of Directors of the Climate Collaborative, serving as Vice Chair. The Climate Collaborative is a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating rigorous, justice centered climate action within the natural products industry through free climate education, collaborative initiatives, policy engagement, and high impact climate commitment pathways. Manuel’s appointment reflects his longstanding commitment to connecting stakeholders across the industry to protect the environment, strengthen organic food systems, support people centered climate action and represent Nature’s Path in this leadership position. 

Every year, Nature’s Path joins together to celebrate Organic Month – a time to inspire, educate and empower our team to the call of organic ambassadorship in our communities. In 2024, we hosted two transformative sessions: our Organic Program Manager, Carrie-Anne Palmeri, kicked off the month with an Organic Leadership Program Learning Session, providing essential insights to lead with purpose. Later, we teamed up with our partners at the U.S. Organic Trade Association to present the Organic Wheel of Sustainability, emphasizing the power of organic as a force for good –for business, for planet and for people & animals. Together, these moments empower our role as organic ambassadors –championing organic integrity & sustainability within Nature’s Path and inspiring changes beyond our doors.

In 2024, Nature’s Path hosted a series of engaging lunch and learns to enrich our team members' knowledge and awareness. We explored zero waste practices with Urban Impact Recycling, delved into the impactful work of Dr. Jane Goodall and JGI Canada our longtime EnviroKidz partner, celebrated Pride Month with insights from It Gets Better, and enhanced our understanding of Indigenous cultures through Indigenous Works. 

Last year, we engaged in a meaningful and ongoing partnership for Indigenous Inclusion with Indigenous Works as an Employer Partner to provide our team members with learning opportunities. We are committed to implementing Indigenous Inclusion principles and workplace inclusion strategies and practices across our entire business. 

In addition to observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a paid holiday for our team members in Canada for the fourth year in a row and matching team member donations to the Orange Shirt Day organization and other Indigenous-led organizations, we partnered with Indigenous Works to provide a virtual learning experience about Indigenous History and the Impacts of Colonization in Canada. This partnership and new tools align with our conscious efforts to meet Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92 for Business and to provide our team with opportunities for learning about the history of Indigenous Peoples of Canada. 

In 2024, a company-wide training platform focused on JEDI-specific initiatives, Paradigm REACH, was deployed. Paradigm, a prominent provider of diversity and inclusion training solutions, was selected to support the continuous Diversity,Equityand Inclusion learning journey of our team. Over 120 team members in Canada have already enrolled in courses including Unconscious Bias, DEI Fundamentals, Inclusive Leadership, and Inclusive Culture. They are actively disseminating their learnings within their respective areas.

Since helping to found the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) in 2007, it has remained a key partner in monitoring & actioning critical issues crucial to protecting and advancing the universal adoption of organic. 

A highlight of our partnership this year was sponsoring the 2024 COTA Organic Summit and Parliament Day. The two-day event brought together organic leaders and policymakers from around the world to explore how the industry can innovate, adapt, and lead in advancing sustainable practices for future generations.  

We're thrilled to have participated in the 2024 National Organic Coalition D.C. Fly-In event at Capitol Hill, engaging with Members of Congress and fellow NOC members to discuss the importance of organic agriculture in our communities!  

We're advocating for: 

•  Support for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program & Organic transition 
• Addressing regulatory bottlenecks at USDA 
• Advancing racial equity 
• Tackling the organic dairy crisis 
• Supporting organic research 
• Ensuring USDA Conservation programs effectively serve organic farmers 

This year was special as we sponsored the event and provided organic snacks from Nature's Path to fuel advocates, farmers, and NOC members. 

Our very own Jyoti Stephens, Vice President of Mission & Strategy at Nature’s Path Organic Foods, has won the 2024 Social Impact Leadership Award at the OTA Organic Leadership Awards. The Social Impact Leadership Award honors individuals who have made outstanding efforts to be a source of positivity and stability for the organic community. Jyoti's exceptional leadership and guidance inspires us to seek even more impactful ways to champion compassionate, purpose-driven action in everything we do. This includes how we produce our organic breakfast and snack foods, as well as building a strong and impactful network of community-driven initiatives to leave the Earth, our communities, and our team members better than we found them. 

The goal of the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) since its inception in 1990 has been to advance organic agriculture through scientific research in the USA and beyond. As a champion of organic farmers across the U.S., OFRF works to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems by cultivating organic research, education, and federal policies that bring more farmers and acreage into organic production. Through these efforts, OFRF is working to create a more resilient and sustainable agricultural system that values healthy environments and healthy people.