The Planting Hope Company Inc. announced the results of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study conducted by Planet FWD for Hope and Sesame Sesamemilk in comparison to milk and milk alternatives. The study demonstrated that Hope and Sesame Unsweetened Original Sesamemilk uses 76% less water than generic almond milk, and 92% less water than whole dairy milk. The study demonstrated that Hope & Sesame Un sweetened Original Sesamemil uses 76%less water than generic almond milk, 87% less water than generic almond Milk, and 92% less water from whole dairy milk cradle-to-grave benchmarks, based on average water use data for the US.

Water Use of Different Milks (Cradle-to-Grave, L/kg), calculated by Planet FWD July 2023. Water usage is a top area of sustainability focus for consumers, retailers, and foodservice, with Whole Foods Market calling out water stewardship as a top food trend in their recent Whole Foods Market's Top 10 Food Trend predictions for 2024 report. Additionally, Hope and Sesame SesAMemilk was found to have the lowest level of CO2 emissions per one gram of protein delivered within its comparative set.

The Company will be hosting a webinar on November 15th to discuss the results of the Planet FWD LCA, which will also cover its RightRice High Protein Veggie Rice.