2018 Goals

differentiation

ZERO WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE

In 2018, complete waste characterization study with Eco-Cycle
In 2018, support establishing a baseline of the U.S. population with access to composting facilities that accept compostable foodservice packaging
By 2020, play an active role in the successful expansion of access to commercial composting of foodservice packaging in at least three communities

ZERO WASTE FOODSERVICE OPERATORS

By 2019, use our waste diverters database to create baseline of waste diverting national account customers
In 2018, help at least nine foodservice operators implement a front-of-house Zero Waste program
In 2018, implement a Zero Waste program with a strategic partner, such as a foodservice management company or distributor

foundation

PRODUCTS

In 2018, conduct a review of the sustainability component of our supplier scorecard with key suppliers, and work with them to prioritize sustainability commitments and track progress
By 2019, explore more sustainable options for both beginning-of-life and end-of-life for the materials used in the packing and shipping of our products
In 2018, explore methods to better quantify the beneficial impacts of our products
By 2020, implement a process to continually identify and remove non-compostable products from waste- diverting national account operations

PEOPLE
Benefits & Development:

In 2018, offer three employee-led lunch and learns to provide opportunities to develop presentation skills and strengthen cross-functional employee connections
Every year, at least 55% of our employees will take advantage of their paid time off to volunteer
Every year, at least 90% of our employees will include a sustainability goal in their performance review
In 2018, provide training to managers on best managerial practices

Operations:

By 2020, keep HQ water consumption at 2016 levels, while growing the number of employees in Boulder
In 2018, increase HQ waste diversion to 90%
Achieve net zero electricity at HQ
In 2018, decrease carbon dioxide emissions from air travel by reducing the total miles flown per $1,000 of sales by 5%.
In 2018, decrease reimbursed vehicle mileage per $1,000 by 5%.

PEOPLE
B Corp Inclusion Challenge:

In 2018, replicate Zero Waste event program in one local underserved community with a local partner organization
In 2018, provide employees training on diversity and inclusion
Every year, publish open positions to associations for underrepresented groups and analyze our current hiring practices to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion is considered.