SustainABILITy

2023 Sustainability Report

A Full Year in Review

At Winland Foods, we are committed to embedding environmental, social, and governance priorities into every aspect of our operations. Through precise tracking and analysis, we aim to reduce our impact. Our dedication includes continuous stakeholder engagement and robust oversight, all driving us towards a sustainable future.

view the report

2023 Highlights

1st

comprehensive
greenhouse gas
inventory completed

98%

of packaging by weight is recyclable, reusable,
or compostable

9.5%

decrease in water use intensity since 2022

43%

improvement in total recordable incident rate since 2022

90%

or greater landfill.
diversion rate at 6 of our 14 manufacturing facilities

$2M+

in food donated to more than 40 food banks and food pantries

Environmental Impact

In a rapidly changing world, we are doing our part to continuously improve environmental stewardship while strengthening our operational resilience.

In 2023, Winland Foods completed our first comprehensive greenhouse gas emissions inventory, including Scope 3. The inventory has provided valuable insights that will shape our future climate strategy.

1Renewable Energy Certificates purchased to cover
           ~95%of our Scope 2 emissions.

SOCIAL IMPACT

The work of food production is inherently focused on people. As a company, we design our social initiatives to support our workforce, uplift local communities and ensure the well-being of our customers and consumers.

Through continuous engagement and responsible practices, we are as committed to creating a positive social footprint as we are to caringfor our physical environment.

Community engagement

Governance

We have created a governance framework to foster integrity and accountability at every level of our organization. We believe in transparent practices that build trust with our stakeholders and hold us all accountable to deliver on our goals and commitments.

In 2023, we strengthened our approach to understanding and managing risks in our ingredient supply chain, building on our strong foundation of food safety and quality.

OUR SUPPLY CHAIN

Grains: Durum, rice & other grains

Edible Oils: Soy, canola, olive & sunflower

Fruits & Vegetables: Tomatoes, onions, peppers & berries

Flavoring: Sugar, salts, herbs & spices

Functional Ingredients: Acids, gums, starches

Eggs: Liquid & dried

Dairy Products: Cheese, milks & butter