The Hustopece Hill's Pet Nutrition site is aligned with our corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives as part of a long term business strategy. We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment. Our waste reduction programs reflect our close collaboration with stakeholders, innovation and engagement with our people, and our commitment to operational excellence. We are committed to reducing waste at the source in the production product life cycle, by utilizing reusable materials and focusing on reusing and recycling production materials. We have constituted a cross functional “Green Team” to drive our TRUE certification for zero waste. All the employees and site contractors received zero waste training and are updated on goals and new best practices. “Trash to Treasure” is an event that engages employees to inspect all waste streams to generate reduction ideas.
We have focused training for all employees on waste handling, proper sorting and storage of waste. We are planning to build our own garden where we will be able to use compostable food waste. We were also inspired by our other global Colgate-Palmolive sites with a planned auction of small furniture that is no longer needed, so that nothing goes to waste and everyone has a chance to get something to reuse. These events draw a lot of interest within our employee engagement, which allows us to donate the proceeds to local charities.
“By 2025, we aim to achieve 100% TRUE certification for our global operations, including manufacturing sites, technology centers, strategic offices and owned warehouses,” says Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer. “With enthusiastic teams, collaborative partners and this comprehensive approach to waste reduction, we’re confident we can make it happen.”
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