Purpose in Action
Our Impact
Making good food is only part of the job. We're also sourcing it with care, making it with less and sharing it with neighbors who need it most, and we report our progress every year.
Our Approach
Four pillars guide our work
We focus where a food company can make the biggest difference: what goes into our food, where it comes from, how it's made and how we show up for our neighbors. Every pillar has clear goals, a senior leader accountable for them and progress we share each year.
Pillar 02
Responsible Sourcing
Ingredients and packaging sourced with respect for people, animals and land.
Pillar 04
Thriving Communities
Fighting hunger and lifting up the neighborhoods where we live and work.
Pillar 01
Nourishing food for every table
Safety and quality come first, without exception. Every ingredient we accept and every product we ship meets rigorous standards, checked by our own teams and verified by independent auditors.
We're also making our food better for you: trimming sodium and added sugar, adding whole grains and vegetables, and keeping ingredient lists short and familiar, without losing the flavor people count on.
Our commitments
- Certify every plant to globally recognized food safety standards
- Put clear, easy-to-read nutrition facts on the front of every pack
- Grow our range of plant-based, gluten-free and portion-smart choices
Goals and progress
Plants certified to global food safety standards100%
Goal: 100%, every year
Products meeting our nutrition guidelines64%
Goal: 80% by 2030
Packs with front-of-pack nutrition facts78%
Goal: 100% by 2027
Pillar 02
Responsible sourcing, from farm to package
Great food starts long before it reaches our kitchens. We partner with growers and suppliers who share our standards for fair treatment of people, humane care of animals and stewardship of the land.
We're rethinking packaging, too, using less material, more recycled content and designs that are easier to recycle at home.
Our commitments
- Hold every supplier to our Supplier Code of Conduct
- Help farmers adopt practices that protect soil and water
- Make every package recyclable, reusable or compostable
Goals and progress
Priority ingredients sourced responsibly72%
Goal: 100% by 2030
Recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging81%
Goal: 100% by 2030
Suppliers signed on to our code of conduct93%
Goal: 100% by 2027
Pillar 03
A healthier planet for future harvests
Food depends on a stable climate, healthy soil and clean water. We're cutting emissions across our plants and fleet, using water more wisely and keeping waste out of landfills.
Every site has its own targets and a team accountable for meeting them, and we share what works across our network so good ideas spread fast.
Our commitments
- Shift our operations to renewable electricity
- Use less water, especially in water-stressed regions
- Turn food scraps into animal feed, compost and energy
Goals and progress
Cut in operational greenhouse gas emissions28%
Goal: 50% by 2030, against a 2020 baseline
Renewable electricity in our operations46%
Goal: 100% by 2030
Manufacturing waste kept out of landfills87%
Goal: 100% by 2030
Pillar 04
Thriving communities where we live and work
No one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from. We donate food and funds to hunger-relief partners and help them reach more families, more efficiently.
Our team members lead the way, volunteering their time and talents in the neighborhoods around our offices and plants.
Our commitments
- Donate safe, surplus food instead of letting it go to waste
- Give every team member paid time off to volunteer
- Support local nonprofits through the Publica Foundation
Goals and progress
Meals provided to neighbors in need40M
Goal: 100 million meals by 2030
Hours volunteered by our team170K
Goal: 500,000 hours by 2030
Invested in our communities$26M
Goal: $50 million by 2030
By the Numbers
Progress you can measure
40M+Meals provided to neighbors in need
3,000+Farmers and growers in our sourcing programs
250+Products with improved nutrition since 2020
35%Less water used per pound of food since 2020
Giving Back
Publica Foundation
The Publica Foundation partners with nonprofits to fight hunger, expand access to nutritious food and strengthen the neighborhoods our team members call home.
Our grants support food banks, school meal programs, community gardens and disaster relief, with a focus on the communities around our offices and plants.
$26MGranted since 2020
450+Nonprofit partners
120Communities served
Reports & Disclosures
Reports, policies and disclosures
We share our progress openly every year. Download our latest report, browse past editions and read the policies that guide how we work.
Latest report
2026 Impact Report
Our most complete look yet at how we're making food that nourishes, sourcing responsibly, protecting the planet and showing up for our communities.
Past reports
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2025 Impact Report
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2024 Impact Report
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2023 Impact Report
Policies and commitments
Supplier Code of Conduct
The standards every supplier agrees to meet, from fair pay and safe workplaces to honest business practices and care for the environment.
Download the code (PDF)Human Rights Policy
How we respect the rights and dignity of everyone who works for us or with us, including our stand against forced and child labor and our support for fair wages and safe conditions.
Download the policy (PDF)Animal Welfare Policy
Our expectations for the humane treatment of animals throughout our supply chain, guided by widely accepted welfare principles and checked through regular third-party audits.
Download the policy (PDF)Environmental Policy
How we manage our footprint across climate, water, waste and land use, and how every site is held accountable for continuous improvement.
Download the policy (PDF)Packaging Commitment
Our plan to design packaging that protects food while using less material, more recycled content and formats that are easier to recycle.
Download the commitment (PDF)