Our Sustainability Approach
We are committed to caring for people, sourcing products responsibly and respecting the planet
Purpose Month
Living our Purpose through Colleague 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, colleague volunteer time, and financial support to hunger-relief organizations.
Click here to see how we’re living our Purpose through colleague engagement.
Purpose Month
Living our Purpose through Colleague 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, colleague volunteer time, and financial support to hunger-relief organizations.
Click here to see how we’re living our Purpose through colleague 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 2023
Sysco is continuing to lead by example. Our colleagues around the world are working hard to deliver our sustainability commitments. “One Planet. One Table.” guides and unites our efforts for people, products, and the planet. We are building a future where we can continue to nourish communities while sustaining the planet for generations to come.
Check out our progress in Sysco’s FY 2023 Sustainability Report and view a video with report highlights.
2023 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our second Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report takes a deeper look at how we are embedding DEI principles into our workforce, workplace and marketplace.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our second Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report takes a deeper look at how we are embedding DEI principles into our workforce, workplace and marketplace.
Global Good
Sysco has contributed over $280 million to our Global Good goal as of the end of FY23. This past year, Sysco donated 17 million meals globally, and our colleagues more than doubled their volunteer hours from FY22 with 24,000 hours recorded. Our colleagues in Canada dedicated an entire month to living our purpose, with 6,000 volunteer hours recorded.
Global Good
Sysco has contributed over $280 million to our Global Good goal as of the end of FY23. This past year, Sysco donated 17 million meals globally, and our colleagues more than doubled their volunteer hours from FY22 with 24,000 hours recorded. Our colleagues in Canada dedicated an entire month to living our purpose, with 6,000 volunteer hours recorded.
Responsible Sourcing
In FY23, we achieved our goal of establishing responsible sourcing guidelines for five key commodities by naming cocoa as our fifth commodity in addition to beef, paper, soy, and coffee.
Responsible Sourcing
In FY23, we achieved our goal of establishing responsible sourcing guidelines for five key commodities by naming cocoa as our fifth commodity in addition to beef, paper, soy, and coffee.
Sysco’s 2025 Responsibility Goals
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.