|sustainability
We’re committed to sustainability efforts that will make the biggest difference for our customers, our communities, and our environment.
In our efforts to do more good, we’re focused on four main areas.
More Sustainable Growing
At Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard, we’ve cultivated a thriving center of sustainability, embodying the essence of organics and regenerative agriculture.
More Waste Reduction
To achieve our goal of eliminating waste, we actively contribute through donations to food banks and farms, implement composting initiatives, and continuously explore new recycling programs such as waxed cardboard recycling.
More Sustainable Packaging
In our commitment to sustainable packaging, we prioritize reducing plastic usage and opt for packaging crafted from renewable or recycled materials, effectively conserving resources.
More Responsible Sourcing
To reduce our carbon footprint, we focus on sourcing from farms and suppliers Near Our Stores to minimize food miles, employ CNG and electric vehicles to decrease diesel usage, and prioritize energy efficiency across our operations.
We’re passionate about working with farmers and suppliers along the East Coast to support our communities, help our planet, and bring you the best food from close to home.
We work with a network of 400 family farms and suppliers to bring you products that meet the growing demand for fresh, organic, sustainably grown food. When you shop Near Our Stores products, you’re getting seafood that’s responsibly sourced, meat that’s humanely raised, and produce that’s so fresh because it didn’t have far to travel. Together, we’re helping our communities and our planet thrive, which is something we can all be proud of.
Reducing food miles and emissions by sourcing Near Our Stores, reducing diesel use through compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles, and greater energy efficiency are all ways we’re working to reduce our carbon footprint.
Once fully reliant on diesel, 76% of our heavy-duty truck fleet is now diesel free.
Our zero-waste initiatives include donating excess food to area food banks and farms, a commitment to composting, and exploring new recycling programs for materials such as waxed cardboard.
On the road to zero waste, we’ve achieved a companywide 87% average recycling rate, with the Wegmans Organic Farm leading the way at 95%.
We’re focused on reducing plastic packaging and instead using packaging made from renewable or recycled material, which uses fewer resources.
We’re committed to more sustainable growing. On our Organic Farm & Orchard in Canandaigua, NY, we use regenerative farming practices and crop rotation to grow the most flavorful produce.
From meat and seafood to paper goods, we’re committed to responsibly sourcing products that meet our high standards.
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