ESG News For SYSCO Corporation

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Sysco Corporation that will create opportunities for an expansion of the state’s successful program that uses recycled seafood shells recycled for creation of oyster reefs

This November, Sysco colleagues across the globe are rolling up their sleeves for Purpose Month — a time to volunteer, give back, and help those facing food insecurity.

At Sysco, supporting local farmers like De Francesco Farm isn’t just about fresh produce — it’s about strengthening communities and small businesses from the ground up.

Sysco was proud to present the Southern Smoke Festival — celebrating five years of partnership with the Southern Smoke Foundation and raising $1.7 million to support food & beverage workers in crisis.

Nine months. Countless connections. Lasting impact. We’re proud to celebrate the close of Sysco’s inaugural Rise Together Women’s Leadership Program — a 9-month journey designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential women across our business.

This week is National Inclusion Week, it is a chance to reflect on what inclusion really means, celebrate inclusion, and commit to building a more inclusive culture.

We're happy to have been able to support Surplus to Supper on their mission with surplus from our recent Foodie Expo being redistributed and transformed into meals for the community. 

Big things are happening for sustainable seafood! Last week, Seaweedish™ Meatballs were served at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC, spotlighted at the UN Conference on Trade and Development as a product advancing key Sustainable Development Goals

Sysco stands with Texas Hill Country. Over the July 4th weekend, catastrophic flooding swept through the region, devastating Kerr County and surrounding areas. There has been tragic loss of life, families displaced, and communities forever changed.

At Sysco, we recognize that supporting mental health is essential to building a strong, inclusive workplace. We're proud to introduce Food for Thought, our Mental Health Colleague Resource Group, created to champion mental well-being across our organization.

This week, our APEX Colleague Resource Group hosted a vibrant celebration at our Global Support Center, bringing together colleagues, customers, and suppliers to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage through culture, community, and cuisine.

Last week, nearly 100 of No Kid Hungry’s biggest supporters gathered at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the closing bell and launch their summer campaign — backed by more than $30 million in new investments and a shared commitment to the CEO Pledge to End Summer Hunger.

At Sysco, we’re proud to celebrate Pride Month and recognize the important contributions of our LGBTQIA+ colleagues.

A better brew for a better world! Our Rainforest Alliance Certified 100% Colombian coffee, part of Sysco’s One Planet. One Table. assortment, supports social, economic, and environmental sustainability—so you can sip with purpose.

Now in its 20th year, Sysco’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program encourages responsible growing practices. This includes using pesticide and nutrient inputs responsibly, conserving energy and water, and minimizing waste.

Sysco Corporation, the world’s largest food distributor, and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, one of the country’s largest energy infrastructure developers, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Rumble Solar Energy Center in Oklahoma.

Feeding 2.5 million people over three weeks is no small task—but our Sysco Houston team makes it happen. From months of planning to supporting a diverse food scene, Sysco is proud to fuel the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Last week, Sysco GSC celebrated International Women’s Day with our IMPACT Colleague Resource Group, reinforcing our commitment to gender equity and honoring those driving meaningful change.

Throughout Black History Month, our teams embraced the spirit of the month with shared meals, storytelling, and meaningful conversations about Black excellence in food, hospitality, and beyond.

Our One Planet One Table Assortment increases access to items produced with our planet and people in mind. Hallmarks of the program include:

In FY2024, we were proud to officially launch our One Planet One Table assortment in our e-commerce platform, Sysco Shop.

As we collaborate with suppliers and customers, we have a unique opportunity to build shared value while setting the table for a more sustainable future.

This year, our colleagues truly embodied Sysco’s purpose of connecting the world to share food and care for one another. Here are some highlights from the year that showcase their incredible impact:

Tune in as Sysco Chef Tse Richmond from our Pacific Northwest Region joins Pat Cobe on the Menu Talk Podcast to share her incredible culinary journey and some must-know insights for restaurant operators.

As we celebrate International Volunteer Day, we’re reflecting on the incredible impact our colleagues made throughout Purpose Month in November.

For over 25 years, Sysco has proudly partnered with Share Our Strength and donated more than $9 million, impacting the lives of kids nationwide.

Sysco’s annual Global Purpose Month kicks off this November with a goal of 20,000 volunteer hours! Our teams will fight hunger by packing meals and partnering with local food charities, driving us closer to reaching our Global Good Goal.

At Sysco, we proudly partner with diversity-owned suppliers to bring top-quality products to market. Today, we're thrilled to spotlight Arkansas River Rice Mill, the only Black-owned rice mill in the U.S., located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

This morning, we celebrated the opening of the SyscoToronto Legacy Space through SyscoOntario’s 5-year partnership with The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.

Following New York Climate Week, I'm reflecting on the key insights gained from an incredible week of connection and collaboration with fellow climate professionals, customers, suppliers, and peers. 

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, celebrated the arrival of 8 heavy-duty electric tractors to their fleet in Victoria, which serves over 1,500 customers including restaurants, healthcare and education customers.

At Sysco, we believe in the power of giving back. Every year, we recognize the incredible contributions of our volunteers and a Sysco site that goes above and beyond in contributing the most volunteer hours.

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will host its 22nd annual Chairman’s Cup charity golf tournament Sept. 24-26, 2024.

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, today announced its comprehensive plan to support the Food Traceability Rule, issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

At Sysco, we're not just about delivering great products; we're also committed to developing the next wave of supply chain leaders.

Sysco is proud to be a long-standing partner of the American Red Cross, donating nearly $2 million dollars since 2001 to aid their efforts.

We’re honored that Sysco has been recognized as one of Forbes’ 2024 Best Employers for New Grads!

To address growing consumer demand for sustainably focused products, in November 2023, Sysco launched One Planet. One Table.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Sysco has stepped up to support our community in Houston. Today, we delivered food and water to the West Gray and Southwest Multi-Service Centers, which are serving as cooling centers for those affected by the storm.

I had the pleasure of meeting Scott Boyer today, owner of Philly Flats, one of our local Sysco customers here in Houston, Texas.

We are thrilled Sysco’s Spectrum U.S. LGBTQ+ and Allies Colleague Resource Group (CRG) has been honored as the 2024 Employee Resource Group of the Year.

At Sysco, our purpose is connecting the world to share food and care for one another.

Sysco received the ‘In It for the Long-Haul’ Award at the 2024 Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo for our pioneering efforts in reducing emissions across our global supply chain and our long-term commitment to sustainable transportation.

Brakes, the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, is celebrating providing the equivalent of 10 million meals to FareShare.

Meet our volunteers of the quarter: Sunny Bhatia from Sysco Winnipeg, Jamie Schell from Sysco Boston, Tim Boldt from Sysco Minnesota, and Rohana Kumara from Sysco Labs in Sri Lanka!

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, celebrated the arrival of 10 heavy-duty electric tractors to the fleet at its Houston, Texas operating site, reaching a total of nearly 120 electric vehicles (EVs) globally.

If all you know about Sysco is those ubiquitous food trucks outside your favorite restaurant, then you really don’t know much about the world’s largest broadline food distributor.

Sysco is proud to have recently been recognized as a Top Women Employer & Top Supplier Diversity Program recipient by DiversityComm Magazine!

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, is taking action to improve the sustainability of product packaging.

I joined Governor Jared Polis and members of the Colorado General Assembly to celebrate the arrival of 10 electric trucks that recently joined our Sysco Denver fleet.