Driving Sustainability Nationwide with Our Batory Foods Commitment to Planet, People, and Partners
We are redefining food ingredient distribution by integrating sustainability at every level of our operations.
Our Commitment to a Better Future
A Message from Leadership
“At Batory Foods, we are excited to strengthen our sustainability initiative, reinforcing our commitment to environmental responsibility.
This initiative aligns with our values and reflects our dedication to building a more sustainable and resilient future for our company and the communities we impact.” – Rita Ramirez, Chief People and Sustainability Officer
Planet, People, Partners – Our Guiding Pillars
Planet
From energy-efficient LED lighting to all-electric forklifts, we’re committed to reducing emissions and minimizing waste. Over 80% of our facilities are already LED-lit, with plans for renewable energy installations underway.
People
Safety and well-being are our top priorities. With cutting-edge programs like SafeStart and Alchemy LMS, we’ve cultivated a culture where 94% of employees report feeling safe at work.
Partners
Through partnerships like EcoVadis, we collaborate with suppliers who share our vision of sustainability, ensuring every ingredient meets rigorous environmental and social standards.
Impacts You Can Measure
• GHG Emissions Reduced: Transitioned to all-electric forklifts and reduced plastic waste by 66,000 pounds annually.
• Waste Diverted from Landfill: 1.2 million pounds of food redirected to food banks and farmers.
• Employee Engagement: 28% participation in physical wellness programs and 94% workplace safety satisfaction.
Real Actions, Real Results
2026 EcoVadis Bronze Award
We are proud to share that Batory Foods has earned a Bronze Medal rating for 2026 in the EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment. This milestone highlights our commitment to sustainability and our continuous efforts to make a positive impact each year. We are excited to keep driving progress for a more sustainable future.
EcoVadis is an evidence-based sustainability rating platform that helps us understand our strengths and opportunities for improvement, track our performance over time, and benchmark ourselves against industry peers. We use EcoVadis both to assess our own sustainability performance and to engage with our partners.
2025 Greenly Silver Award
Batory Foods has been awarded the Greenly Top Supplier Carbon Disclosure Silver Certification, recognizing our efforts to strengthen environmental transparency and advance sustainable business practices. It reflects our progress in measuring greenhouse gas emissions, identifying opportunities to reduce our environmental impact, and building greater awareness of sustainability across our operations.
Greenly is a carbon management platform that helps us measure, track, and better understand our greenhouse gas emissions.