we believe it is our responsibility to
do more good
We’re committed to sustainability efforts that will make the biggest difference for our customers, our communities, and our environment.
our pillars of sustainability
In our efforts to do more good, we’re focused on four main areas.
More Sustainable Growing
At Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard, we’ve cultivated a thriving center of sustainability, embodying the essence of organics and regenerative agriculture.
More Waste Reduction
To achieve our goal of eliminating waste, we actively contribute through donations to food banks and farms, implement composting initiatives, and continuously explore new recycling programs such as waxed cardboard recycling.
More Sustainable Packaging
In our commitment to sustainable packaging, we prioritize reducing plastic usage and opt for packaging crafted from renewable or recycled materials, effectively conserving resources.
More Responsible Sourcing
To reduce our carbon footprint, we focus on sourcing from farms and suppliers Near Our Stores to minimize food miles, employ CNG and electric vehicles to decrease diesel usage, and prioritize energy efficiency across our operations.
Organics & Regenerative Agriculture
We’re committed to more sustainable growing. On our Organic Farm & Orchard in Canandaigua, NY, we use regenerative farming practices and crop rotation to grow the most flavorful produce.
We created 560,000 pounds of compost at our Organic Farm in 2023, equivalent to 14 tractor trailer loads of food kept out of landfills.
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Eliminating Waste
Our zero-waste initiatives include donating excess food to area food banks and farms, a commitment to composting, and exploring new recycling programs for materials such as waxed cardboard.
In 2023, 76.1 million pounds of waste was diverted from landfills, equivalent to more than 1,500 shipping containers.
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Sustainable Packaging
We’re focused on reducing plastic packaging and instead using packaging made from renewable or recycled material, which uses fewer resources.
We eliminated 600,000 pounds of plastic and foam packaging in 2023, equal to the height of more than 500 Empire State Buildings.
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Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Reducing food miles and emissions by sourcing Near Our Stores, reducing diesel use through compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles, and greater energy efficiency are all ways we’re working to reduce our carbon footprint.
In 2023, we eliminated 895,000 gallons of diesel, the equivalent of 24 rail cars of coal.
Responsibly Sourced Products
From meat and seafood to paper goods, we’re committed to responsibly sourcing products that meet our high standards.
