The Seed of Heinz’s Success

Sustainability is a key ingredient at Heinz, from field to fork.
It has always been a deeply held value at Heinz, ever since the Company’s inception, when Henry John Heinz bottled his products in clear glass jars to show their purity. Henry Heinz’s belief in food safety regulations made an important contribution to society from day one. And he continued to move the industry forward as a champion of the Pure Food & Drug Act of 1906, which is still relevant today.

The Heinz commitment to sustainability is exemplified by two keystone initiatives. The first is our HeinzSeed program, which provides the very best tomatoes for our foods through traditional breeding techniques. The second is the Heinz Micronutrient Campaign, which aims to combat the issue of childhood micronutrient malnutrition in developing nations through the distribution of vitamin supplement powder that can be sprinkled on foods.

At Heinz, we recognize that sustainability has broad Environmental, Economic and Social impacts. And that doing business is synonymous with doing the right thing. Heinz believes that going green is not only good for the environment, it is also good for business

We are proud to report on our progress in these critical areas and invite you to view our Heinz Corporate Social Responsibility Report or explore this section to view our long-term sustainability targets.

Independent Sustainability Recognition

• Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) - Rated as a sustainability leader in North America by the DJSI
  
  


• Carbon Disclosure Project 2008 - Heinz had the third-highest score among the leading companies for its approach to climate change disclosure in the retail and consumer sector, and had the highest score among food manufacturers
  
  
• Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability Index - Ranked among the 50 most environmentally and socially responsible companies in 2007
  
  
• Corporate Responsibility Officer Magazine - Heinz listed among 100 Best Corporate Citizens in 2007

Vision Statement

"As the original Pure Food Company, Heinz is a trusted leader in nutrition and wellness, dedicated to the sustainable health of people, the planet and our Company."

Key Sustainability Goals

Reduce GHG emissions by 20% over 10 years

• Energy consumption – 20% reduction through improved operational efficiency
• Packaging – 15% reduction by the introduction of alternative packaging materials and reduction of existing packaging use
• Transportation –  10% reduction through improved efficiency of distribution network
• Renewable energy – 15% to come from renewable sources, including solar, biomass and bio-gas
• Agriculture – 15% reduction of carbon footprint, 15% reduction of water usage, improvement of yields by 5% through use of hybrid tomato seeds that require less water, fertilizer, pesticides and fuel to harvest        
• Water – 20% reduction through reuse and improved sanitation techniques
• Solid Waste – 20% reduction through increased recycling and reuse of waste
• Employees – Increase employee engagement through a voluntary personal sustainability campaign

HeinzSeed Video