Green Initiatives
Sustainable Growth
UNFI has built multiple LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings and is pursuing LEED® certification on several new projects. Learn more about our projects
Corporate Sustainability Report
Our latest efforts in social and environmental responsibility.
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5 in Five—Our Pledge
In 2010, we pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 5% from 2009 levels over five years. Learn how we're doing
Renewable Energy
We use the power of the sun to generate our own energy.
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Programs and Initiatives
Sustainability Initiatives
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology in the Sarasota warehouse.
- Offer Hybrid Vehicle Incentive Program to all UNFI associates
- Utilize PeopleNet and Roadnet software programs in truck fleet to incentivize diesel consumption reduction
- Implemented Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology in the Sarasota facility, saving approximately 640,000 kilowatt hours each year
- Maintain two EnergyStar designated distribution centers—York, PA and Chesterfield, NH
Associate Involvement
Providence associates at a Habitat for Humanity project.
- Each UNFI facility has established a team of volunteers to help promote sustainability and philantropy in their facility and in the community
- UNFI associates are given the opportunity to participate in two corporate volunteer day events each year; one focused on the environment and one focused on humanitarian efforts
- Teams have recently partnered with notable organizations such as: Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Koman Foundation, United Way, Salvation Army, as well as local shelters and food banks
