Reducing Emissions

US Foods has long recognized the importance of reducing environmental impact by minimizing waste, conserving resources and recycling materials. Sustainability improves every aspect of our business and helps the communities where we do business.

EPA SmartWay™
US Foods is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a SmartWay Partner due to the company’s initiatives to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions.

Working with the Environmental Defense Fund and Kohlberg, Kravis and Roberts (KKR), one of US Foods’ private equity owners, the company assessed the environmental impact of operations and focused on reducing vehicle emissions and increasing energy efficiency at our distribution centers. By implementing a variety of strategies like reducing idle times, routing deliveries more efficiently and installing energy-efficient, high-intensity fluorescent lights, US Foods has saved more than $22 million in energy and fuel costs. The company also improved fleet efficiency by 5 percent and increased distribution centers’ energy efficiency by 15 percent.