This series of case studies demonstrate practical examples of how SFTA Members execute on the SFTA declaration areas. By highlighting the work of companies with strong systems in place, we encourage wider adoption of sustainability practices and encourage transitioning companies towards sustainable business models.

2020

Nuun Clean Planet Taskforce
GoMacro Helps Bring 100% Renewable Energy to Village of Viola, WI

2019

GloryBee: Sustainable Distribution Systems

GoMacro Renewables
Lundberg Family Farms Waste Division

Mountain Rose Herbs: Engaging in Climate Policy Through Collaborative Organizing

2018

Sustainability Leadership in Action: OGC’s Supplier Accelerator Program
Annie’s Organic Commitment: Growing Organic Acres, Mitigating Climate Change
Viva Tierra’s “Greener” Cold Storage Facility

2017

WASTE REDUCTION
Read about Pacific Foods’ Material Recovery Program which describes how they achieved a recovery rate of 86% in 2016.

CLIMATE CHANGE: RENEWABLE ENERGY
Outpost Natural Foods has focused a large portion of their climate change efforts on boosting access to and use of renewable power. Learn how they did it here.

SUPPLY CHAIN: PARTNERSHIPS
Clif Bar & Company prioritizes partnerships with companies that share its sustainability values including the use of green power in manufacturing. Read why they earned two EPA awards for their supply chain partnerships.

SOURCING: FAIR TRADE
Wholesum Harvest has seen incredible results with their fair trade program. Read why and how the decision to implement a fair trade program was made, and the impressive results to date.

2016

ANIMAL CARE
CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR EMISSIONS
DISTRIBUTION AND SOURCING
SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION
ENERGY USE
GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
LABOR
ORGANIC AND LAND USE
PACKAGING AND MARKETING MATERIALS
SOLID WASTE REDUCTION
WATER USE REDUCTION

2015

ANIMAL CARE
CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR EMISSIONS
DISTRIBUTION AND SOURCING
SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION
ENERGY USE
GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
LABOR
ORGANIC AND LAND USE
PACKAGING AND MARKETING MATERIALS
SOLID WASTE REDUCTION
WATER USE REDUCTION

2014

ANIMAL CARE
CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR EMISSIONS
DISTRIBUTION AND SOURCING
SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION
ENERGY USE
GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
LABOR
ORGANIC AND LAND USE
PACKAGING AND MARKETING MATERIALS
SOLID WASTE REDUCTION
WATER USE REDUCTION

2013

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Annie’s Inc. – Annie’s, Inc. drives sustainability in its supply chain through engagement

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MOM’s Organic Market – MOM’s Organic Market Bans the sale of Bottled Water

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Clif Bar – Clif Bar’s Holistic Approach to Climate Action