Our Sustainability Approach

We are committed to caring for people, sourcing products responsibly and respecting the planet

Purpose Month

Living our Purpose through Associate Engagement  

Purpose Month supports the Sysco Global Good campaign, which aims to generate $500 million USD worth of good in global communities by 2025 in the form of food donations, associate volunteer time, and financial support to hunger-relief organizations. 

Click here to see how we’re living our Purpose through associate engagement.  

Purpose Month

Living our Purpose through Associate Engagement  

Purpose Month supports the Sysco Global Good campaign, which aims to generate $500 million USD worth of good in global communities by 2025 in the form of food donations, associate volunteer time, and financial support to hunger-relief organizations. 

Click here to see how we’re living our Purpose through associate engagement.  

Nourishing Neighbours

Taking action against hunger

Our priority is to fight hunger and increase food security in the communities we serve. With our signature Nourishing Neighbours program, a portion of proceeds from every case of Sysco Brand products sold is donated to local charities. 

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Sustainability Report 2022

Sustainability is an integral part of our Recipe for Growth business strategy. We know that to achieve our business goals we must also achieve our sustainability goals. As the global leader in foodservice, we are committed to growing responsibly and purposefully while leading our industry to more sustainable future. Our latest report shares updates on the actions we are taking today to secure a sustainable future for all.  

Check out our progress in Sysco's 2022 Sustainability Report. 

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2022 Report Highlights

Sysco's latest Sustainability Report highlights the meaningful and measurable actions we are taking to make a positive impact in the areas of People, Products and Planet.

Electric Vehicles

As of right now, the Climate Goals will largely be executed in the U.S. However, once we begin to understand the program in the U.S., we will be assessing all of the opportunities for Sysco in Canada to reduce our Scope, 1,2 and 3 emissions and we will develop a plan to contribute to the overall Sysco goal.

Electric Vehicles

As of right now, the Climate Goals will largely be executed in the U.S. However, once we begin to understand the program in the U.S., we will be assessing all of the opportunities for Sysco in Canada to reduce our Scope, 1,2 and 3 emissions and we will develop a plan to contribute to the overall Sysco goal.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We launched our first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report to share our strategic approach to DEI and our efforts to ensure everyone has a seat and a voice at Sysco’s table. 

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We launched our first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report to share our strategic approach to DEI and our efforts to ensure everyone has a seat and a voice at Sysco’s table. 

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Global Good

We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. In FY2022, Sysco contributed $46M USD towards our Global Good Goal through product donations, volunteerism, and cash contributions. This includes$261K donated by Sysco Canada through the Nourishing Neighbours program, which was distributed to local food security charities across Canada. Total giving in Canadian communities totaled $2.29M including food, cash, and time.  

Global Good

We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. In FY2022, Sysco contributed $46M USD towards our Global Good Goal through product donations, volunteerism, and cash contributions. This includes$261K donated by Sysco Canada through the Nourishing Neighbours program, which was distributed to local food security charities across Canada. Total giving in Canadian communities totaled $2.29M including food, cash, and time.  

Sustainable Agriculture

Sysco is proud to be leading the industry with a dedicated Sustainable Agriculture program, which encourages more environmentally responsible operations. In FY2022, we surpassed our 2025 goal to include 5 fresh crops in the program—adding 10 fresh crops to our program in categories such as tomatoes, mushrooms and leafy greens.

Sustainable Agriculture

Sysco is proud to be leading the industry with a dedicated Sustainable Agriculture program, which encourages more environmentally responsible operations. In FY2022, we surpassed our 2025 goal to include 5 fresh crops in the program—adding 10 fresh crops to our program in categories such as tomatoes, mushrooms and leafy greens.

Responsible Sourcing

Our vision is to continuously improve our responsible sourcing practices for key commodities. In addition to our historical commodities commitments for seafood and palm oil, we have established new commitments for beef, paper, soy and coffee. In FY2022, we continued to make progress toward these commitments while analyzing options for a fifth commodity, which we plan to name in FY2023. 

Responsible Sourcing

Our vision is to continuously improve our responsible sourcing practices for key commodities. In addition to our historical commodities commitments for seafood and palm oil, we have established new commitments for beef, paper, soy and coffee. In FY2022, we continued to make progress toward these commitments while analyzing options for a fifth commodity, which we plan to name in FY2023. 

Sysco’s 2025 Responsibility Goals

Sysco’s 2025 Responsibility Goals are aligned to three focus areas: People, Products, Planet
People

We will care for people by giving back, doing good and changing lives in our communities; creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment; and empowering associates, customers and the next generation to make healthy choices about lifestyles and diet.

Products

We will supply products responsibly by improving animal welfare in the foodservice industry; minimizing negative environmental, social or ethical impacts when sourcing products; and ensuring that human rights are respected in our operations, as well as the global supply chain.

Planet

We will protect the planet by advancing sustainable agriculture practices, reducing our carbon footprint and diverting waste from landfill, in order to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.

People

We will care for people by giving back, doing good and changing lives in our communities; creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment; and empowering associates, customers and the next generation to make healthy choices about lifestyles and diet.

Products

We will supply products responsibly by improving animal welfare in the foodservice industry; minimizing negative environmental, social or ethical impacts when sourcing products; and ensuring that human rights are respected in our operations, as well as the global supply chain.

Planet

We will protect the planet by advancing sustainable agriculture practices, reducing our carbon footprint and diverting waste from landfill, in order to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.

PAR Committed

Sysco is committed to the process of reconciliation through empowerment and sustainability of Indigenous communities across Canada.  As a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility, we recognize our role in helping communities thrive.  The success of Indigenous communities is interwoven with and critical to Canada’s success.  We will support the empowerment and sustainability of Indigenous communities through a multi-pronged and multi-year strategy focused on Raised Awareness, Community Relations, and Business Partnerships.  Sysco is Delivering a Better Tomorrow.

PAR Committed

Sysco is committed to the process of reconciliation through empowerment and sustainability of Indigenous communities across Canada.  As a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility, we recognize our role in helping communities thrive.  The success of Indigenous communities is interwoven with and critical to Canada’s success.  We will support the empowerment and sustainability of Indigenous communities through a multi-pronged and multi-year strategy focused on Raised Awareness, Community Relations, and Business Partnerships.  Sysco is Delivering a Better Tomorrow.

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