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United Natural Foods Launches Climate Action Partnership to Encourage Suppliers to Set Validated Climate Goals

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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United Natural Foods, Inc., (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”), the largest publicly-traded grocery wholesaler and distributor in the U.S., today announced the launch of its Climate Action Partnership to encourage UNFI’s suppliers to make credible climate commitments.

Key Points: 
  • United Natural Foods, Inc., (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”), the largest publicly-traded grocery wholesaler and distributor in the U.S., today announced the launch of its Climate Action Partnership to encourage UNFI’s suppliers to make credible climate commitments.
  • The program builds on UNFI’s Climate Action Hub , which was developed in partnership with the Climate Collaborative, a nonprofit organization with a mission to catalyze bold climate action within the grocery industry, and offers UNFI suppliers a variety of tools and resources to innovate and scale climate solutions across the food system.
  • The Climate Action Partnership is one of the key pillars of UNFI’s Better for All strategy and is aligned with its validated science-based emissions reduction targets covering the organization’s operations and value chain.
  • To become a Climate Action Partner, suppliers must make a credible climate commitment through approved third-party organizations, including the Climate Collaborative, Climate Neutral, The Climate Pledge, the Science Based Targets initiative, or the SME Climate Hub, which have established requirements around transparency and reporting and prioritize an emissions-reduction approach.

United Natural Foods Releases Better for All Report for Fiscal Year 2022

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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United Natural Foods, Inc., (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today released its annual Better for All Report, which details UNFI’s progress toward its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments during the Company’s 2022 fiscal year, which ended July 30, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • United Natural Foods, Inc., (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today released its annual Better for All Report, which details UNFI’s progress toward its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments during the Company’s 2022 fiscal year, which ended July 30, 2022.
  • This year, the Company launched three new science-based targets, bringing its total goals to 15 across its entire Better for All strategy.
  • During the Company’s 2022 fiscal year, UNFI associates logged a 35 percent increase in volunteer hours.
  • The report also includes the Company’s disclosure aligned to recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Disclosures.

Shannon Family of Wines is Officially One of the Largest 100% Certified Organic Mountain-Grown Vineyards in the United States

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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LOWER LAKE, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From berry to bottle, Shannon Family of Wines is dedicated to ensuring that all elements of their operation are centered around sustainability and preserving the land and community. Most recently this month, the Lake County wine producer achieved a 100% organic certification, making them one of the largest 100% certified organic mountain-grown vineyards in the country. This announcement comes on the heels of a wide variety of sustainable practices displayed by the winery, from regenerative farming practices to the elimination of all herbicides and fossil fuel-based fertilizers, the use of 100% renewable corks, the utilization of grape varieties that use less water and the use of 100% organic farming materials.

Key Points: 
  • Most recently this month, the Lake County wine producer achieved a 100% organic certification, making them one of the largest 100% certified organic mountain-grown vineyards in the country.
  • The Shannon Family of Wines portfolio includes Buck Shack, Clay Shannon, Giannecchini, High Valley, OVIS, Shannon Ridge, Steele Wines, Urgency, and 13 Rams.
  • For more information on Shannon Family of Wines' sustainability efforts, visit https://www.shannonfamilyofwines.com/sustainability/ and follow them on Facebook, and Instagram.
  • The vineyards were carefully planned out, leaving corridors open to migrating animals, protecting sensitive nesting areas, and will be 100% Certified Organically farmed this year.

BeatBox Beverages Releases Its 2021 Sustainability Report With CarbonBetter

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BeatBox Beverages (BeatBox), the fastest-selling ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail and wine brand in the United States, today announced the release of its first sustainability report in partnership with CarbonBetter, a minority-owned climate and sustainability consulting firm headquartered in Austin, TX. The 2021 BeatBox Sustainability Report highlights the company's sustainability journey from start-up to scale-up, focusing on comprehensively quantifying and disclosing its impacts for carbon, water, and waste. Download the full report at carbonbetter.com/beatbox.

Key Points: 
  • BeatBox Beverages (BeatBox), the fastest-selling ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail and wine brand in the United States, today announced the release of its first sustainability report in partnership with CarbonBetter, a minority-owned sustainability consulting firm headquartered in Austin, TX.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BeatBox Beverages (BeatBox), the fastest-selling ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail and wine brand in the United States, today announced the release of its first sustainability report in partnership with CarbonBetter , a minority-owned climate and sustainability consulting firm headquartered in Austin, TX.
  • The 2021 BeatBox Sustainability Report highlights the company's sustainability journey from start-up to scale-up, focusing on comprehensively quantifying and disclosing its impacts for carbon, water, and waste.
  • Key 2021 Sustainability Report Highlights:
    BeatBox implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) to track its environmental progress, actions, and compliance and facilitate continuous improvement of sustainability efforts.

UNFI’s Climate Goals Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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UNFIs emissions reduction targets1 approved by the SBTi are consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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  • UNFIs emissions reduction targets1 approved by the SBTi are consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
  • The three validated targets below are based on a fiscal 2020 emissions base year and fiscal 2030 emissions target year.
  • UNFIs fleet of over 2,000 owned and leased trucks makes 1.37 million deliveries to over 30,000 customer locations each year.
  • Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our emissions reductions targets and related plans to achieve those goals.

Aspect Consumer Partners Proudly Announces B Corporation Certification

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO and ST. HELENA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Aspect Consumer Partners, a leading consumer products M&A, corporate finance, and strategic advisory firm, today announced it has officially become a Certified B Corporation.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO and ST. HELENA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Aspect Consumer Partners, a leading consumer products M&A, corporate finance, and strategic advisory firm, today announced it has officially become a Certified B Corporation.
  • In order to become certified companies must meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
  • We view B Corp certification as another step on that journey, albeit a big one!
  • Aspect Consumer Partners is a leading independent M&A, strategic and corporate finance advisory firm focused on the healthy, natural, organic and sustainable segments of Food & Beverage, Wine, Ingredients, Personal Care, Beauty, Outdoor & Active and Consumer Products.

Southwest Gas and RTC Partner to Expand Clean Fuel Transit Options in Southern Nevada

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN)-approved agreement allows Southwest Gas to provide RTC with environmentallyfriendly Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to fuel most of the agency's public transit fleet.

Key Points: 
  • The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN)-approved agreement allows Southwest Gas to provide RTC with environmentallyfriendly Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to fuel most of the agency's public transit fleet.
  • Southwest Gas has been working with several customersin our service territory who are either RNG developers or organizations seeking renewable natural gas supply.
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    "Southwest Gas is committed to stewarding a sustainable future through both our operations and the clean and affordable renewable natural gas we deliver to customers.
  • "We are committed to providing clean energy for generations to come and are proud to join forces with the RTC and U.S. Gain to help expand sustainable transit options in Southern Nevada."

Combating Climate Change: Vail Resorts Advances Toward Zero Net Operating Footprint

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With this year's winter season officially underway, skiers and snowboarders have another reason to celebrate: Vail Resorts' 34 North American mountains have reached 85 percent renewable electricity—one big step closer to a zero net operating footprint by 2030. Through its operations, as well as by promoting collective participation, Vail Resorts is prioritizing efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Key Points: 
  • Through its operations, as well as by promoting collective participation, Vail Resorts is prioritizing efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
  • Mitigating the impacts of climate change through Commitment to Zero:
    Vail Resorts launched Commitment to Zero in 2017a bold goal to achieve a zero net operating footprint by 2030 through zero net emissions, zero waste to landfill, and zero net operating impact on forests and habitat.
  • Additionally, $440,000 was donated in educational scholarships to both Vail Resorts employees and their dependents, providing opportunities for the Vail Resorts family to never stop learning.
  • Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN).