These 51 case studies were chosen from among hundreds of supplier submissions by the Sustainable Supply Steering Committee and a panel of executives and external experts. We want to thank every supplier who took the time to tell us their story and remind us of the progress our entire supply chain is making toward sustainability.
With more than 400 impressive submissions coming from more than 176 different suppliers, selecting the top 51 projects for the 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply was an inspiring challenge. A panel of executives and external experts, including BSR, Conservation International, Food Animal Initiative (FAI), and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) selected the final 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply winners. These projects were selected based on either measurable results or innovation. We want to thank every supplier who took the time to tell us their story and remind us of the progress our entire supply chain is making toward sustainability.
Each of McDonald’s four business units – North America, Latin America, Europe, and APMEA (Asia, Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – selected their top projects to be considered as finalists at the global level. A panel of executives and external experts then selected the final 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply projects.
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Over time, all of our food and packaging will come from sustainable sources.
Sourcing from suppliers who ensure the health and safety of their employees and the welfare and humane treatment of animals in our supply chain.
Working to ensure that our food, drinks and packaging and their production, distribution and use minimize lifecycle impacts on the environment.
Delivering affordable food while supporting equitable trade practices and investment in the communities where our suppliers operate.
APMEA: Brian Kramer
Europe: Keith Kenny, Jacqui Macalister
Latin America: Leonardo Lima, Lisa Yee
North America: Susan Forsell, Jeff Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, Jessica Droste Yagan
Global: Townsend Bailey, Bruce Feinberg, Erik Gonring, Gary Johnson, Lisa McComb, Rona Starr
Bob Langert Vice President, Sustainability, McDonald’s Corporation
Francesca DeBiase Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Worldwide Supply Chain Management, McDonald’s Corporation
Roland Bonney Founding Director, Food Animal Initiative
Sonal Pandya-Dalal Senior Advisor, Corporate Leadership Strategies, Center for Environmental Leadership in Business, Conservation International
Kai Robertson Director, Food, Beverage & Advisory Services, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)
Jeff Malcolm Manager, Supply Chains, World Wildlife Fund United States (WWF US)
McDonald’s works closely with its suppliers to continuously improve the economic, ethical and environmental impacts of our supply chain. Our suppliers take this responsibility seriously and, in many cases, are leading the way toward a more sustainable supply chain.
In recent years, the following markets have recognized these suppliers for exceptional sustainability performance in their respective areas of the world. Winners include:
APMEA: Keystone Foods
Canada: Burnbrae Farms
Europe: Cargill Meats Europe (2010), Espersen (2011)
U.S.A.: Cargill (2010), The Coca-Cola Company (2011)
Humane Slaughter Techniques in China: OSI China
Comprehensive Pork Welfare: Smithfield Foods
Healthier Dairy Calves: Arla Foods
Scientific Search for Sustainable Egg Production: Cargill Kitchen Solutions
Controlling Extreme Temperatures: Keystone Foods
Fact-Finding on Effective Stunning: OSI Europe - Esca Food Solutions
Free Range Eggs… And 80,000 Trees: The Lakes Free Range Egg Company
Spearheading Animal Welfare Training in the Philippines
Animal Welfare Advances Create Leading-Edge Farms
Litter Quality Initiatives Reduce Foot Pad Lesions
Improving Thermal Comfort, Litter & Air Quality in Poultry Houses
Web-Based Surveys to Drive Improvements on Dairy Farms
Enriching Employee Values and Self-Esteem: The Marketing Store
Promoting Employee Citizenship: FSBFoods
Supporting Women at Work: Brasil Foods
Healthy Employees, In and Out of the Workplace: Cape Oil & Margarine
Better Health Reduces Turnovers and Injuries: Simplot
Pastoral Care For Employees: Tyson Foods
Making Health and Wellness More Accessible
Opening Channels for Employee Communication
Teaching Green Farming Practices Improves Efficiencies
Energy Efficiency in Toy Factories: The Marketing Store
Comprehensive Waste-To-Energy Solution: Gills Onions
Freeze With the Sun: HAVI Logistics
Climate Change Supply Chain Engagement: ConAgra Foods
Harnessing the Energy of Potatoes: Frisch & Frost
Recovering Biomass for Energy: Inalca JBS
Harnessing the Wind: McCain Foods
Energy Reduction Generates Savings
Biodiesel and Reverse Logistics
Building the Sustainable Bakery
Incorporating ‘Real Time’ Energy Management
Reducing the Use of Fossil Fuels & Supplying Energy to the Community
New Life for Packaging: The Coca-Cola Company
Wet Waste Into Green Grass: Kruger Foods
Decanter Technology Saves Oil: OSI Europe - Esca Food Solutions
Happy After-Life for Toys: Citadel Information Management & HAVI Global Solutions
Banking On Potato Waste: Agrarfrost
Making Less Packaging Go Farther: Brasil Foods
Turning Waste Into Valuable Compost: Cargill Meats
Zero Waste Tolerance: Gills Onions
Approaching Zero Waste to Landfill
Recovering Animal Grease from Dissolved Air Flotation Units
Landfill Initiative Decreases Waste Expense, Increases Recycling Revenue
Exploring Cost-Neutral Landfill Reduction Efforts
Zero Waste to Landfill Goals Realized
Logistics Diverts Restaurant Waste From Landfills
Water Stewardship Commitment: The Coca-Cola Company
More Effective Water Use: OSI Group
Making The Most Of Water: Cargill Meats Canada
Capturing Water For Irrigation: Holsum Bakery
Teaming Up For Water Conservation: Keystone Foods
Wetlands Solution and Value: Keystone Foods
Saving Water in China: McCain Foods
Tracking Water’s Footprint: Cargill Meats Europe
Reducing Water Usage in Arid Regions
Reusing Treated Wastewater to Replace Fresh Water
Developing More Efficient Water Treatment Refrigeration
Reducing Water Consumption in Ice Machines
Eco-Treasure Hunts Uncover Innovative Ways to Save Water
Wastewater Recycling/Reuse System Earns K&K Eco-Friendly Reputation
Biodigesters on Swine Farms: Sadia
Palm Oil Sustainability Model: Cargill Tropical Oils
Influencing a Fishery to Improve Sustainability Management Controls: Espersen
Sustainable Tomato Farming: H.J. Heinz Company
Researching Methane Reductions: Keystone Foods
Breeding a Better Potato: McCain Foods
Building a Sustainable Supply Chain in India: McCain Foods
Sustaining Cattle Production In Brazil: Marfrig
Changing the Way the World Thinks of Plastic Bottles
Sustainable Wheat Farming Reduces Company’s Carbon Footprint
Agricultural Program for Soil Reclamation
Water Conservation and Micro-Irrigation
Promoting the Safe Handling of Farm Chemicals in India
Green Orchards Bear Fruit: Creata
Mobile Pantry Feeds The Hungry: Kraft Foods
Building A Park: Golden State Foods
Community Food Security: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Teaching the Value Of Safety: Keystone Distribution
Preserving Water at Work And Home: McCain Foods
Making The Most Of Yield Loss: Nut Industria
Sustainable, Nutritious Food for Belarusian Orphanage
Clean Water to Two Million People
Helping Coffee Farming Families Overcome Los Meses Flacos
Improved Air Quality through Anaerobic Digestion
Life-Changing Surgeries in Developing Countries
Enhancing Community Development Through Farmer Technical Assistance