Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reduced canned good interplant transfers by 30 percent in the last three years, reducing miles traveled and fuel use.
Reduced the thickness of poly packaging, reducing post-consumer waste to landfill by 11 percent.

Recordable injury rate 40 percent lower than the industry average.
In-kind donations to food pantries, food banks and charitable events of more than 300,000 pounds.
Named Workplace Partner of the Year by the United Way of Manitowoc County.

Conducted first materiality assessment to understand which sustainability topics matter most.
Formalized 2030 ambitions and goals aligned with strategic priorities and mission.

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Complete baseline assessments for key metrics and assess plants/processes to identify improvement opportunities.

Gathering companywide data on energy use, GHG emissions, water consumption, and waste to understand baseline and set improvement targets.
Implementing various energy efficiency measures (recovering heat, recirculating water, using motion sensors, LED lighting, etc.).
Improving interplant fleet efficiency by leasing warehouse space closer to distribution centers.
Recycling water used in vegetable preparation and spraying it on fields for livestock feed.
Assessing baseline waste and losses to identify opportunities for improvement.
Partnering with waste management vendors for eco-friendly disposal of damaged cans.

Rigorous supplier management program to ensure ingredients meet quality and food safety standards, including regular spot audits and third-party testing.