Sustainability Statement

For more than 80 years, Acosta has been dedicated to conducting business with integrity, caring for our communities and respecting our environment. Through sustainability initiatives, Acosta endeavors to be a responsible corporate steward of the environment and, whenever possible, encourages eco-friendly business practices.

Our Partners
Acosta supports our client’s sustainability initiatives and encourages strong conservation programs by:

• Reviewing packaging options to reduce waste
• Examining shipping routes for fuel conservation
• Incorporating eco-friendly materials for packaging and business use
• Leveraging data and technology to reduce redundant activity, particularly regarding travel

Our Workplace
Increased environmental awareness in our core business practices is important to Acosta. Where possible, we seek to integrate sustainability practices into our company's operations such as:

• Exploring telephone and web conferencing options to reduce travel
• Establishing recycling programs
• Utilizing post-consumer materials, such as paper towels and bathroom tissue
• Encouraging telecommuting and carpooling for associates
• Reviewing ground transportation routing to conserve gas and reduce emissions
• Turning off lights and reducing furnace and air conditioning to offices not in use
• Utilizing technology to reduce paper and mail volume internally and externally

Our Neighborhoods
Acosta is proud of our associates and their investment in their communities. Our goal is for our associates to embrace Acosta’s sustainability initiatives and practice them both at work and at home by:

• Using compact fluorescent lights
• Regulating thermostats and turning down water heaters to reduce carbon emissions
• Inflating car tires to increase gas mileage performance
• Purchasing ENERGY STAR qualified appliances
• Participating in community recycling and clean-up efforts