Menu Icon We’re on a mission to make the world a better place not just for one — but for all. VIEW OUR GOALS Our 2020 ESG Report We need a future that’s better for our associates. Better for our communities. Better for our world. Download the UNFI 2020 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report to see how we’re making it happen. DOWNLOAD REPORT Our Priorities Better for Our World Climate Action A healthy planet for future generations Waste Reduction Responsible consumption and production Better for Our Communities Food Access Food security and improved nutrition Food Safety Safe, high-quality food for families Better for Our People Safety & Wellbeing Good health and security for our people Diversity & Inclusion Reduced inequalities and empowerment for all VISIT UNFI's CLIMATE ACTION HUB 2020 Highlights Environmental Better For Our World Joined the Climate Collaborative , solidifying our commitment to help reverse climate change through food waste reduction, energy efficiency and transportation Began piloting our first all-electric solar powered refrigerated trailer in California Formed a team to tackle food waste in our distribution center operations Joined the U.S. Food Loss & Waste 2030 Champions Achieved 7% year-over-year improvement in food waste diverted from landfill Improved CDP Climate Change score to an A- through enhanced disclosures and actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and further the low-carbon economy Social Better For Our Communities Delivered 23 million pounds of donated food, equivalent to roughly 19 million meals Donated $1 million to key nonprofits to address food insecurity worsened by COVID-19 pandemic Awarded $1 million to 93 nonprofits promoting food justice and access to better food through the UNFI Foundation Sourced $264 million (2.5%) of annual spend from diverse suppliers Better For Our People Adopted robust, enhanced safety measures to protect our frontline associates during COVID-19 pandemic Announced new Paid Parental Leave benefit, offering eligible associates 4 weeks to bond with a new child Pledged CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Governance Recent updates to charters and policies to enhance governance processes, including Code of Conduct, Recoupment Policy and Stock Ownership Guidelines Enhanced business continuity and crisis management team, with focused meetings and review of COVID risk and response Strong commitment to Board diversity Completed a materiality assessment, engaging key internal and external stakeholders to prioritize ESG issues and inform our strategy Created an executive steering committee to oversee and provide executive sponsorship for ESG strategy, goals and initiatives Recruited senior leaders to oversee important ESG topics, including Diversity & Inclusion, Safety and Wellbeing Better for All NEWS UNFI Adopts Emerging Transportation Technology to Reduce Emissions Read more UNFI Commits to Aggressive 10-Year Targets in Waste Reduction, Climate Action, and Food Access Through the Introduction of Better for All Read more UNFI Commits to Setting Science-Based Targets to Limit Climate Change Impact Read more UNFI’s Risk and Safety Team Recognized as Gold Winner in 2020 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards Read more UNFI Foundation Terms of Use Privacy Policy Facebook Instagram ©2021 United Natural Foods, Inc.