Our 2017 Goals

Eco-Products refined its sustainability goals and reporting based on feedback we received from our Sustainability Advisory Committee. They pointed out that our strategy and report could be more effectively organized around how we differentiate ourselves as a leader in the Zero Waste movement, how we deploy our resources, and where our biggest opportunities lie. The new elements of our sustainability strategy are Zero Waste Infrastructure and Zero Waste Foodservice Operators, built upon a solid foundation of our commitment to our Products and People. Our commitments will fall under these headings.

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ZERO WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE

In 2017, conduct waste characterization studies to quantify incremental food scrap diversion through the use of compostable packaging for at least three different operator types
By 2018, support establishing a baseline of the US population with access to composting 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

In 2017, develop a baseline of our waste diverting customers and establish a mechanism for identifying and tracking them going forward
In 2017, help at least nine foodservice operators implement a front-of-house Zero Waste program (i.e., one per sales rep)
By 2018, implement a Zero Waste program with a strategic partner, such as a foodservice management company or distributor

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PRODUCTS

In 2017, develop a scorecard that includes sustainability criteria for supplier evaluations
By 2018, work with suppliers to prioritize sustainability commitments and track progress
By 2018, collaborate to develop scalable model for foodservice film recycling
By 2020, discontinue legacy products that do not meet our current material standards for renewable resources and post-consumer recycled content

PEOPLE
Benefits & Development:

In 2017, offer three employee-led Lunch & Learns to provide opportunities to develop presentation skills and strengthen cross-functional employee connections
Every year, at least 55 percent of our employees will take advantage of their paid time off to volunteer
Every year, at least 90 percent of our employees will include a sustainability goal in their performance review

Operations:

Achieve net zero electricity HQ
By 2017, reduce HQ water consumption by 10 percent
By 2017, increase HQ waste diversion to 90 percent
In 2017, decrease carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from air travel by reducing the total miles flown per $1,000 of sales by 5 percent, relative to 2016 travel
In 2017, maintain reimbursed vehicle mileage at the 2016 level, while still growing our business

PEOPLE
B Corp Inclusion Challenge:

In 2017, develop a program for promoting Zero Waste in underserved communities
In 2017, provide employees training on diversity and inclusion
In 2017, develop relationships with associations for underrepresented groups and provide job openings to them when available

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