Five Things to Know About Sustainability at Burnbrae Farms

At Burnbrae Farms, sustainability is about more than a single initiative. It is a long‑term commitment that involves how we care for our hens, our people, our products, and the communities we serve. Our 2025 Sustainability Report captures a year of progress across each of our five pillars, i.e., 1) Environment, 2) Animal Care, 3) Safe Nourishing Food, 4) Health and Wellbeing, and 5) Community Spirit. Below are five key highlights from our 2025 Sustainability Report , representing progress across each of our sustainability pillars.

1. Environment

We are concentrating our environmental efforts on emissions and resource use that are within our operational control, while working collaboratively across the egg industry on broader challenges. In 2025, this approach included targeted action on Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, continued investment in renewable energy projects, improvements in water efficiency, and maintaining a high waste diversion rate across facilities. Notably, the completion of a closed loop wastewater system at the Upton, Quebec facility significantly reduced reliance on fresh water, demonstrating how site-specific innovation can deliver measurable results.

Rather than framing sustainability as a finished outcome, Burnbrae Farms continues to focus on incremental, verifiable improvements grounded in data and operational reality.

2. Animal Care

Animal care remains a foundational responsibility, closely linked to food safety, product quality, and trust.

All company owned farms are compliant with the Egg Farmers of Canada Animal Care Program, verified through audits, and the business continues to invest in alternative housing systems such as free run, free-range, and organic barns. These investments support the national commitment to transition away from conventional housing systems by 2036, a process that is ongoing across the Canadian egg sector. Oversight from internal Animal Care Specialists, external expertise, and regular training ensures that animal care practices are reviewed, updated, and consistently applied across operations.

3. Safe Nourishing Food

In 2025, Burnbrae Farms maintained third-party food safety certifications across its facilities and completed extensive environmental and product testing to verify hygienic conditions and product quality. We also piloted a digital quality management platform designed to strengthen consistency, traceability, and audit readiness across sites.

Nutrition messaging continues to be grounded in established science, with our website providing extensive, evidence‑based information about the nutritional value of eggs to help consumers make informed food choices.

4. Health & Wellbeing

Our approach to employee wellbeing emphasizes practical risk reduction, engagement, and access to support. An employee engagement survey with strong participation informed improvements in workplace experience, while safety initiatives focused on addressing everyday behaviour that contribute to incidents. The introduction of the Stop–Think–Act safety mindset aims to help employees pause, assess risk, and make safer decisions during routine tasks.

The rollout of a digital Human Resources platform also reduced paper‑based processes and improved access to information, supporting both efficiency and employee experience.

5. Community Spirit

Strong communities are essential to a sustainable future. Burnbrae Farms continues to donate more than one million eggs and egg products annually to food banks, school nutrition programs, and community organizations across Canada.  Our community support also extends beyond food donations, including long‑standing partnerships, initiatives to support non-profit organizations through funding from the Burnbrae Farms Foundation, and employee‑led volunteering through the Employee Volunteer Grant Program.

At Burnbrae Farms, sustainability is about making responsible decisions every day guided by data and practical action. By focusing on areas where progress can be measured and accountability is clear, we continue to strengthen how we produce food, care for our hens, support our people, and contribute to the communities we serve.

This work is ongoing, and our approach will continue to evolve as expectations, research, and regulations change, one egg at a time.