SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability Goals by 2030
Addressing today’s most urgent environmental challenges requires a proactive approach to minimizing our ecological footprint. We are committed to measurable progress through ambitious goals focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water, and minimizing waste.
B. FLAG vs Non-FLAG: To align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), our Scope 3 emissions are divided into FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) and non-FLAG categories. FLAG covers emissions from the land use and land management phases of a commodity, as well as carbon removals. Non-FLAG covers emissions from the processing or transportation of a commodity. This distinction supports more targeted strategies for reducing emissions across our value chain.
2024 Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Across Golden State Foods' Family of Companies
Addressing climate impact across our operations requires a comprehensive approach—from reducing emissions at our facilities to improving fuel efficiency in our fleet and engaging suppliers throughout our value chain. By gaining a clear understanding of our footprint, we are taking steps to decarbonize and help shape a greener future.
CLIMATE: OUR FLEET
As a leading last-mile distribution partner to limited-service restaurant (LSR) customers, QCD operates 24 warehouse facilities and makes more than 1.8 million deliveries annually to over 8,000 store locations nationwide. A key focus of our climate strategy, our electric fleet and clean energy microgrid significantly contribute to reducing our company's Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.​​​​
In alignment with our internal climate-related goals, as well as the goals of our customers, GSF has reported to CDP since 2018.