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We’re on a mission to make the world a better place not just for one — but for all.
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Our 2020 ESG Report
We need a future that’s better for our associates. Better for our communities. Better for our world. Download the UNFI 2020 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report to see how we’re making it happen.
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Our Priorities
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Better for
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Waste Reduction
Responsible consumption and production
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2020 Highlights
Environmental
Better For Our World
Joined the Climate Collaborative, solidifying our commitment to help reverse climate change through food waste reduction, energy efficiency and transportation
Began piloting our first all-electric solar powered refrigerated trailer in California
Formed a team to tackle food waste in our distribution center operations
Joined the U.S. Food Loss & Waste 2030 Champions
Achieved 7% year-over-year improvement in food waste diverted from landfill
Improved CDP Climate Change score to an A- through enhanced disclosures and actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and further the low-carbon economy
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Social
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Better For Our Communities
Delivered 23 million pounds of donated food, equivalent to roughly 19 million meals
Donated $1 million to key nonprofits to address food insecurity worsened by COVID-19 pandemic
Awarded $1 million to 93 nonprofits promoting food justice and access to better food through the UNFI Foundation
Sourced $264 million (2.5%) of annual spend from diverse suppliers
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Better For Our People
Adopted robust, enhanced safety measures to protect our frontline associates during COVID-19 pandemic
Announced new Paid Parental Leave benefit, offering eligible associates 4 weeks to bond with a new child
Pledged CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
Governance
Recent updates to charters and policies to enhance governance processes, including Code of Conduct, Recoupment Policy and Stock Ownership Guidelines
Enhanced business continuity and crisis management team, with focused meetings and review of COVID risk and response
Strong commitment to Board diversity
Completed a materiality assessment, engaging key internal and external stakeholders to prioritize ESG issues and inform our strategy
Created an executive steering committee to oversee and provide executive sponsorship for ESG strategy, goals and initiatives
Recruited senior leaders to oversee important ESG topics, including Diversity & Inclusion, Safety and Wellbeing
Better for All NEWS
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UNFI Adopts Emerging Transportation Technology to Reduce Emissions
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UNFI Commits to Aggressive 10-Year Targets in Waste Reduction, Climate Action, and Food Access Through the Introduction of Better for All
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UNFI Commits to Setting Science-Based Targets to Limit Climate Change Impact
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UNFI’s Risk and Safety Team Recognized as Gold Winner in 2020 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards
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