Resilient Supply Chain
Building supply chain resilience is one of our four impact pillars, addressing how we protect natural resources, support farmers through climate challenges and help ensure reliable product flow from farm to shelf.
Read the latest reportStrengthening a Sustainable Food System
As a valued partner between thousands of suppliers and retailers, we’re strengthening the food system and building climate-resilient supply chains by investing in programs that build a broad supplier network, advancing responsible procurement practices, and supporting organic and regenerative agriculture.
Accelerating Impact Through Collaboration
A resilient supply chain requires collective action across the food system. We work in partnership with suppliers, retailers and community partners, to accelerate progress toward sustainable food systems.
Explore the Topics Covered
We focus our work on resilient supply chains in three areas: responsible procurement, climate adaptation and mitigation, and nature and ecosystem health.
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Responsible Procurement
We aim to promote ethical sourcing, enhance transparency in our supply chain and expand our product pipelines and portfolios to meet the evolving consumer preferences.
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Climate Mitigation & Adaptation in our Supply Chain
We are preparing our supply chains to adapt to the impacts of climate change while mitigating our impacts on the environment. We work with partners to reduce our Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions while continuing to distribute quality product across North America.
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Nature & Ecosystem Health
We are working to protect the agricultural lands and marine environments our business depends on. By striving for no deforestation in our supply chain and promoting responsible water use and production practices, we aim to reduce operational risks from resource degradation and scarcity.
Our Goals
Achieve 100% RSPO-certified palm oil for all UNFI-owned brands products containing palm oil by the end of 2027.
Promote soil health through regenerative and organic practices on 1 million acres by 2030.
Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% by the end of FY2030.*
Our Fiscal 2025 Highlights
UNFI suppliers are part of the Climate Action Partnership
certified organic acres supported through UNFI and UNFI Foundation activities since 2020
new active Broad Market Access suppliers
Continue Exploring Our Impact
Discover how we're creating shared, sustainable value across our business through our commitments to Thriving Associates, Efficient & Sustainable Operations and Nourished Communities.
* In Fiscal Year 2025, we partnered with a new sustainability insights vendor to enhance our Scope 3 calculations. As a result, we have restated our FY 2023 Scope 3 GHG emissions and plan to update our target base year accordingly.