ROSEMONT, IL - US Foods is on track to keep its strategic momentum alive. The foodservice distributor recently released its 2023 Sustainability Report yesterday morning. Within the report, the foodservice distributor detailed momentum across its strategic focus areas: Products, People, and Planet.
“We are committed to being a responsible company that is both environmentally and socially conscious,” said Martha Ha, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Sustainability Lead. “I am proud of the meaningful progress the company has made throughout 2023 against our three strategic sustainability focus areas: innovating and differentiating our products; creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace and supporting our communities; and improving the efficiency of our fleet and facilities.”
Underneath the Products pillar, US Foods has grown its portfolio of products, maintained year-over-year growth of its local and sustainable product offerings, and introduced a new private label.
Underneath the People pillar, US Foods noted several wins. According to a press release, the company enhanced diversity and inclusion commitments by growing participation in the company’s 10 Employee Resource Group programs and increased its workforce and leadership diversity by filling 51 percent of new or open leadership roles with diverse candidates.
Under the Planet pillar, US Foods hopes to improve the efficiency of its facilities and fleet to reduce the environmental footprint of its operations. So far, US Foods has reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 6 percent since 2019 and invested in alternative fuel vehicles.
“Looking forward, we are well positioned to advance our sustainability efforts as we continue to collaborate with our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders,” added Ha.
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