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Sysco — ESG Presentation (2013)
18 slides from Sysco's sustainability presentation, 2013
Slide 1: 2013 Sustainability Summary
2013 Sustainability Summary Food isn’t the only thing that comes off the back of a Sysco truck. Sustainable practices drive customer success.
Slide 2: Sustainability Timeline
Sustainability Timeline Sustainability has been a significant focus at Sysco throughout our history Long-standing commitments to improvements in food safety and supply chain efficiency, and to philanthropic efforts in hunger relief In 2012 Sysco began to develop a more focused approach to sust
Slide 3: Formalizing Sysco's Sustainability Approach
Formalizing Sysco’s Sustainability Approach Vision To become our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner. Guiding Principles Ensure a reliable Create positive Focus efforts Create programs and safe supply change for and community based on sound of food that Sysco, the engagement on scien
Slide 4: What's New?
What’s New? Sysco is committed to advancing our sustainability initiatives each year. In FY2013, we made significant advances. Participated in the 2013 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor and Water surveys. We received a disclosure score of 66 and a performance score of C, above average for a first
Slide 5: Food
FOOD We strive to use industry best practices to supply food products that meet high standards of safety, quality, traceability and social and environmental stewardship. 5
Slide 6: Local Sourcing
Local Sourcing The source of our food — where it comes from, who produced it and how it gets to the plate — is increasingly important information for our customers. All Broadline and FreshPoint locations have local food programs to varying degrees Nearly 500 small farmers benefitting from our Go
Slide 7: Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture A sustainable food supply is a priority of our business, and we encourage the prudent use of agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, energy and water. Sysco’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program promotes the responsible use of these agricultural inputs by gr
Slide 8: Animal Welfare
Animal Welfare We are committed to supplying Sysco Brand meat and animal products that are produced responsibly and with care We use a three-pronged approach to ensure that suppliers of Sysco Brand veal, beef, lamb, pork, poultry and egg products meet industry-recognized standards that address key
Slide 9: Sustainable Seafood
Sustainable Seafood As the largest purchaser of seafood in North America, we believe it is important to work with our suppliers to improve sustainability in our seafood supply chain. Our Commitment Our Progress By 2015 we will source 100% of our Our most recent assessment shows top 10 Sysco Brand wi
Slide 10: Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance From farm to finish, integrity, honesty and trust guide our quality assurance and food safety programs. Sysco QA Programs Define product and Choose suppliers food safety that conform to Monitor suppliers standards, Sysco food safety & and their products specifications and quality s
Slide 11: Operations
OPERATIONS We use proven technologies to continuously improve resource efficiency across our distribution system of warehouses, refrigeration and modes of transportation.
Slide 12: Moving Products
Moving Products A large part of our business involves the movement of products by road and rail. There is significant potential to reduce our negative environmental impact by improving resource efficiency across our inbound and outbound freight. FY13 Performance 30% increase in intermodal Inbound
Slide 13: Warehouse and Distribution Center Efficiency
Warehouse and Distribution Center Efficiency Our warehouses and redistribution centers are responsible for a significant amount of energy use, through the use of forklift and pallet trucks, lighting, air conditioning and refrigeration units that store food. FY13 vs. FY12 Performance Energy Savings B
Slide 14: Community
COMMUNITY We are committed to the well- being of the communities affected by our business, including our customers and end-consumers, associates, suppliers and shareholders
Slide 15: Associates
Associates We are committed to fostering inclusion, providing a safe and healthy workplace and promoting professional development for our 48,100 associates across the globe. FY2013 Highlights Learning and 3,500+ e-learning courses Development available on Sysco Interactive University (SIU). Nearly
Slide 16: Philanthropy and Volunteering
Philanthropy and Volunteering We support the communities we serve through corporate giving, associate volunteer efforts and fundraising partnerships. We look for community engagements that impact the food service industry and focus our time, energy and financial contributions in four primary areas
Slide 17: Next Steps
Next Steps Food isn’t the only thing that comes off the back of a Sysco truck. Sustainable practices drive customer success
Slide 18: Sustainability Communications
Sustainability Communications Near-term goals • Further refine strategy work • Explore opportunities to set operational efficiency targets • Effectively integrate sustainability into case growth Long-term goals • Increase awareness of sustainability efforts among employees and other stakeholders • F