Environmental Sustainability

Responsible Sourcing

We work closely with our partners to choose local, seasonal products when possible, from ethical, sustainable sources. Our products include Rainforest Alliance Certified and fair trade coffee, along with snack options that are non-GMO, certified organic, and are linked to a cause.

Waste Minimization

In order to reduce the amount of trash that ends up in our landfills, Aramark has made a commitment to reduce single-use disposable plastics across operations by 2022. We are minimizing the use of plastic straws and stirrers, expanding offerings of reusable dishware and food storage items, and partnering with suppliers to reduce packaging. In addition to offering products like recyclable coffee pods, compostable and plant-based cutlery, and wooden stir sticks, we have also launched the "Sip Smarter" campaign to raise awareness about the effects of single-use plastics. Through this campaign, we aim to inform our customers of the operational changes and educate them on ways to reduce personal consumption of single-use plastics to drive significant change.
We are proud to be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champion. U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions are businesses and organizations that have made a public commitment to reduce food loss and waste in their own operations in the United States by 50 percent by the year 2030.

Food Donations
Meticulous inventory tracking and accurate food ordering processes allow us to reduce food waste across the organization. However, when unusual circumstances leave us with a surplus of food, we partner with The Food Donation Connection (FDC) to donate unused food and beverage items to non-profit organizations including shelters, community centers, food

antries, and children's organizations.

Efficient Operations

Continual research and development of our practices help us streamline day-to-day operations, reducing inefficiencies and waste throughout the company. We choose to offer efficient brewers and other equipment that reduce energy consumption when idle. In addition, our use of bottleless water coolers instead of traditional dispensers decreases the use of plastic and delivery fuel.

Fleet Management
With thousands of delivery vehicles in our fleet, it's essential that we optimize delivery routes and utilize high-efficiency, alternative-fuel vehicles when possible. We utilize a state-of-the-art routing software to map out the most efficient travel routes based on delivery and maintenance schedules to reduce fuel usage and emissions.