Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Planet
• Products

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy intensity by more than 12% since 2015 in the broadline business.
• 13 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity generated annually from six solar installations.
• 11.2% reduction since 2015 in gallons of fuel used per case delivered (broadline business only).
• 15.1% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity since 2015.

Social Achievements

• 75% of associates participated in the 2019 associate engagement survey.
• 80%+ US Foods associates enrolled in benefits programming.
• Expanded US Foods Scholars program, providing scholarships to underserved students (90% diverse).
• More than 800 associates engaged through eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• $360M+ spent in 2019 with certified woman- or minority-owned businesses.
• Introduced Inclusive Leadership Training to US Foods senior leaders.

Governance Achievements

• 100% of associates provided with annual Code of Conduct training.
• More than 2,800 associates participated in a live, interactive respectful workplace training workshop.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual, independent, third-party audits for facilities; periodic produce audits; additional food safety requirements for Exclusive Brands suppliers.

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Sourcing Policy
• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Serve Good program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Certifications: LEED Silver (three facilities), Marine Stewardship Council Chain of Custody

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Serve Good® portfolio of responsibly sourced or waste reduction products
• Plant-based alternatives
• Responsible disposables

Awards & Recognition

• MSC US Ocean Champion Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Planet
• Products

Environmental Achievements

• 6.9% reduction since 2015 in gallons of fuel used per case delivered
• 7.3% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity since 2015
• 13 million kilowatt hours of electricity generated from six solar installations
• 14,000+ tons of waste diverted from landfills in 2020

Social Achievements

• ~$43 million in food and supplies donated to charitable organizations
• Over $650,000 in scholarship funding offered since 2017
• ~1,000 associates participated in Allyship and Anti-Racism Workshop
• Expanded Employee Resource Groups to all US Foods locations

Governance Achievements

• Annual Code of Conduct awareness training for all associates
• Established US Foods Check-In Line for anonymous reporting of concerns

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on business operations, supply chain, and communities
• Supplier disruptions caused by COVID-19 and decreased customer demand

Mitigation Strategies

• Mobilized a cross-functional team to manage COVID-19 response
• Launched "Make It Now" resource hub for customers
• Donated ~$43 million in food and supplies for COVID-19 relief
• Enhanced leave policies and offered free COVID-19 testing for associates

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Sourcing Policy
• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Exclusive Brand Supplier’s Manual

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Serve Good® portfolio (900+ items)
• Responsibly sourced proteins
• Plant-based products
• Cage-free eggs

Awards & Recognition

• MSC US Ocean Champion Award (2019)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Products
• People
• Planet
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 15% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2015
• 8.9% reduction in energy intensity in the broadline business since 2015
• 10.9% reduction in gallons of fuel used per case delivered since 2015
• ~9 million fewer miles driven than in 2019
• 13 million kWh of electricity generated annually from six solar installations
• ~9,000 tons of waste diverted from landfills in 2021

Social Achievements

• 39% of new or open leadership roles filled by women or people of color in 2021
• More than $20 million in food and supplies donated to food banks
• More than $1 million in scholarships awarded through the US Foods Scholars program since 2017
• More than $655 million spent with diverse suppliers in 2021
• Expanded Employee Resource Group program

Governance Achievements

• CEO signed the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge
• Enhanced CSR report with SASB and TCFD disclosure indices
• Introduced new roles dedicated to CSR efforts (VP of Fleet and Sustainability, Director of CSR, VP of Diversity and Inclusion)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Driver shortages
• Challenging labor environment
• Extreme weather conditions impacting operations
• Reputational risks related to sustainability
• Regulatory risks related to climate change

Mitigation Strategies

• Network-wide CDL driver training program
• New scanning technology for warehouse teams
• New proof of delivery devices for drivers
• Weather Command Center to manage extreme weather events
• Investments in renewable energy and alternative fuels (electric trucks, renewable diesel, RNG)
• Ongoing work to phase out r22 Freon-based refrigeration systems
• Various programs and policies to support responsible sourcing and reduce environmental footprint

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic audits of Exclusive Brand suppliers

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Sourcing Policy and Supplier Code
• Serve Good program
• Progress Check program
• Supplier diversity initiatives

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events impacting operations and supply chain

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes related to emissions and sustainability
• Changes in fuel prices

Opportunities

• Investments in renewable energy and alternative fuels

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2020, SASB Food Retailers & Distributors Standard 2018, TCFD

Certifications: LEED

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Serve Good products
• Progress Check products
• Responsible disposables
• Plant-based products
• Upcycled Certified products

Awards & Recognition

• 2021 Mansfield Community Builder
• 2021 Top 25 ERG Diversity Impact Award
• 2021 Diversity Impact Awards Executive Sponsor of the Year
• 2021 Top Workplaces
• 2021 Brand That Matters
• 2021 Accenture Corporate Innovator Award
• 2021 Distributor of the Year
• 2021 Enel X Sustainable Footprint Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Products
• People
• Planet
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 22% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2015
• 12.4M kWh of electricity generated from active solar projects
• 10% reduction in energy intensity across the business since 2015
• 17% reduction in gallons of fuel used per case delivered since 2015

Social Achievements

• 47% of new or open leadership roles filled by women or people of color
• $723M spent with nearly 500 certified diverse suppliers
• $2.4B+ spent with 2,600+ small businesses
• Increased diverse representation across all associate job levels

Governance Achievements

• Updated Responsible Sourcing Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct
• Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approval for GHG emissions reduction targets

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Scope 3 emissions (96% of total emissions in 2019)
• Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather

Mitigation Strategies

• Goal for 67% of suppliers (by emissions) to have science-based targets by 2027
• Optimizing routing, deploying new vehicle technologies, using alternative fuels, investing in renewable energy, collaborating with suppliers

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Sourcing Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather conditions

Transition Risks

• Increased compliance costs
• Regulatory changes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD, GRI

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Serve Good® products
• Upcycled Certified™ products

Awards & Recognition

• Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women
• Newsweek America’s Most Trustworthy Companies
• Women’s Choice Awards Best Companies to Work For
• Fairygodboss Best Companies for Women
• FlexJobs Top 100 Companies for Hybrid Jobs
• GDUSA Package Design Award
• Fortune 500 Company
• Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies
• Sustainalytics ESG Industry Top-Rated
• Prepared Foods Spirit of Innovation Award
• American Opportunity Index’s Best Employers

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Products
• People
• Planet

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 6% since 2019
• Reduced miles driven by 7% since 2019
• Decreased fuel and energy intensity since 2019

Social Achievements

• Reduced accidents and injuries by 23% over 2022
• 51% of new or open leadership roles filled by women or people of color
• Donated $12+ million in food, supplies and monetary contributions

Governance Achievements

• Updated Supplier Code of Conduct in 2023
• Implemented SWAAT (Safely Working at all Times) teams at every US Foods® facility

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to various factors (deflation, stalled FIPs, loss of MSC certification)
• Limitations in supply chain for cage-free eggs
• Difficulties obtaining permits and approvals for solar installations

Mitigation Strategies

• Increased case purchases from key diverse suppliers
• Re-evaluating 2026 cage-free egg commitment
• Partnering with Distributed Sun to find solutions for solar projects

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• ESG survey to over 1,000 suppliers
• Multi-year initiative to mitigate environmental and social risks

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather conditions

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts
• Changes in consumer habits

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Adoption of alternative fuel vehicles

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD, GRI

Certifications: LEED (five certified facilities)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Serve Good® products
• Climate-Conscious products
• Hungry For Better products

Awards & Recognition

• Fortune 500 Company
• Fortune Global 500 List
• America’s Most Innovative Companies
• America’s Best Large Employers