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Planet

We are committed to measuring and reducing the environmental impact of our business by conserving energy, minimizing waste, and maximizing recycling efforts. As we invest in a major program of plant rationalization and reorganization, we are integrating positive environmental practices, energy efficiency measures, and more robust environmental control systems.

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Reduce our Impacts

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impacts associated with producing Utz quality snacks. Our approach is to maximize efficiency in everything we use—energy, water, and raw materials. The less we waste, the lower our impact.

We measure our environmental footprint, conduct regular audits of our manufacturing sites, and strive to continuously enhance our environmental management capabilities.

Combat Climate Change

Guided by our values, we are taking steps to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and continually improving energy and transportation efficiency across our operations.

Every aspect of our business presents opportunities for improvement, from the energy powering our production and the lights in our buildings, to the trucks delivering our products. In 2023, our network optimization efforts led to a 17% reduction in our GHG emissions. We also introduced an Environmental Policy that outlines our commitments to resource efficiency, transparent reporting, stakeholder engagement, emissions reduction, and regulatory compliance.

90,194

metric tons of carbon dioxide — our total Scope 1 and 2 emissions

1,321

metric tons of carbon dioxide avoided through transportation optimization lighting

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Save it

We use valuable natural resources in our food ingredients, packaging materials, and water consumption, and we are committed to minimizing waste across all areas of our operations. For waste that cannot be avoided, we prioritize reuse and recycling to divert as much as possible from landfills.

In our operations, where possible, shrink wrap and cardboard are recycled, shipping cartons are reused, and food waste is reprocessed for animal feed. We are also implementing infrastructure upgrades and on-site water recycling to reduce our water usage.

48%

of general waste diverted to recycling, away from landfill

7,947

tons of food waste diverted for animal feed, away from landfill