Sysco Launches One Planet. One Table., Featuring the U.S. Foodservice Industry’s Largest Assortment of Certified and Sustainably Focused Products
29 Novembre 2023 - 2:00PM
Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice
distribution company, launched its One Planet. One Table.
assortment, the foodservice industry’s largest offering of
certified and sustainably focused products.
The Sysco One Planet. One Table. assortment includes over 3,000
items across 15 categories that are:
- Backed by one of 20+ leading sustainability certifications and
standards,
- Included in Sysco’s sustainability commitments for seafood or
fresh produce, or
- Plant-based alternative proteins.
“At Sysco, we're taking action to protect the health of our one
and only planet. We have a growing market of customers looking for
more sustainable products. Whether it is to meet their own
sustainability commitments or consumer demand, they are interested
in where their food came from and how it was produced,” said Neil
Russell, Sysco’s SVP and Chief Administrative Officer. “Under One
Planet. One Table., Sysco customers in the U.S. can now easily
discover more sustainable options for their menus with the new
capabilities in our e-commerce platform, Sysco
Shop.”
One Planet. One Table. represents another step forward in
Sysco’s commitment to lead the industry towards a more sustainable
future.
“We are cultivating partnerships and encouraging others to join
us at the table in solving climate and sustainability challenges
together,” said Victoria Guitierrez, Sysco’s Senior Vice President
and Chief Merchandising Officer. “Sysco is leveraging its scale and
position at the center of the food ecosystem to help drive change
in a way that will compel others to follow. By making it easier for
customers to discover and shop for more sustainable options, we can
increase demand and inspire more suppliers to produce products more
sustainably.”
This announcement comes in conjunction with the release of
Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and DEI report,
which highlights progress against the company’s goals across three
pillars of sustainability: People, Products, and the Planet. Top
accomplishments from FY23 include:
- Contributing over $280 million through FY23 towards the
company’s $500 million Global Good Goal, including donating over 17
million meals globally this past year.
- Exceeding its goal of increasing spend with certified diverse
suppliers by 25%.
- Achieving its goal of establishing responsible sourcing
guidelines for five key commodities by naming cocoa as the fifth
commodity in addition to beef, soy, paper and coffee.
- Unveiling a first-of-its-kind Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub in
Riverside, CA, and deploying more than 20 electric vehicles
globally, plus 5 electric refrigerated trailers.
- Exceeding its goal for sustainable agriculture and expanding
the program to include 14 fresh crops.
Customers can learn more about Sysco's certified and sustainably
focused assortment by contacting their sales representative or
visiting the One Planet. One Table. landing page on Sysco Foodie.
To become a customer, visit https://sysco.com/.
About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and
distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and
educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers
who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also
includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality
industries. With more than 72,000 colleagues, the company operates
334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately
725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that
ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more
than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability
program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found
at www.sysco.com.
For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect
with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods. For
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Relations section of the company’s Internet home page
at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary
channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of
which may contain material and previously non-public information.
In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases
and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information
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deemed to be material information.
Investor Contact Kevin Kim
Kevin.Kim@sysco.com
Media ContactShannon Mutschler
Mutschler.Shannon@sysco.com
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