Farmer Brothers Releases 2017 Sustainability Report
“This was a significant year for our sustainability efforts,” said
During 2017, the Company made considerable progress against its sustainability goals, including:
- 93.9% reduction in vehicle idling time.
- Named to the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) Climate A List for mitigating climate risks.
- Achieved Zero Waste in all Company roasting plants and Distribution Centers.
The Company is committed to advancing its social, environmental and economic development (SEED) goals by aligning with core compliance to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and the CDP. Working with external partners to set goals and measure our progress reinforces the Company’s commitment to its SEED goals and reinforces our position as a sustainability leader in the coffee industry.
The Farmer Brothers full Sustainability Report, along with the accompanying material issue briefs, can be viewed here: http://www.farmerbros.com/FB-2017-Sustainability-Report.pdf.
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