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 dedicated to protecting our planet and fostering a sustainable future.
Through transparency, innovation, and collaboration, we aim to reduce our environmental footprint while empowering our people and partners to do the same.” – Vince Pinneri, President
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 - 2024 EcoVadis Bronze Award
We are proud to share that Batory Foods has achieved an 11-point increase in our EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment for 2024, earning another Bronze Medal rating. 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.