We’re on a mission to make everyday health and everyday sustainability possible. Our Annual Impact Report allows us to reflect on our progress towards achieving that goal – celebrating our wins, discussing our challenges, and planning future milestones.
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EMISSIONS
Completed Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions inventory to determine our company’s carbon footprint.
2021 Highlights
IMPACT REPORT 2021
Released April 2022
CLEAN ENERGY
Supported 270,000 kWh of annual clean energy production through community solar subscription with Ampion at Chicago stores.
REFORESTATION
Funded the planting of 12,000+ trees in areas with the greatest global impact through Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition.
ECO-LABELING
Achieved compliance with GHG Protocol, ISO 14040/14044, and PAS 2050 standards by obtaining third-party certification of Just Salad’s carbon labels, now covering cradle-to-grave emissions.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Reduced average annual energy use by 7%, achieving reductions as high as 20% in some months, through a four-store pilot program with Budderfly.
ANIMAL WELFARE
Met our goal of sourcing 100% of eggs from hens raised cage-free.
PLASTIC REDUCTION
Achieved “Blue Verified” status under Oceanic Global’s Blue Standard, reflecting our efforts to eliminate single-use plastic and optimize waste management.
BETTER PACKAGING
91% of our food service packaging was made from recycled and/or renewable materials, and 90% was recyclable, reusable, and/or compostable.
FOOD WASTE REDUCTION
Saved 8,400 meals from going to waste and avoided 36 tonnes of GHG emissions through Too Good to Go partnership and donation programs.
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Raised $15,000 to support regenerative agriculture projects through Zero Foodprint.
PACKAGING WASTE REDUCTION
Avoided 3 tons of single-use plastic waste through our Reusable Bowl program.
LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS
Conducted 3rd-party verified analysis showing the environmental benefits of the Reusable Bowl Program.
Our Sustainability Story
Take a closer look at our progress through the years:
