The agriculture industry has a significant carbon footprint due to
the energy intensity of farming, processing, transportation,
methane production from livestock, cooking and disposing of food.
Why We Care
Regional Spotlight
Goals
Increase the proportion of food
that is locally-sourced and center
plant forward options
Missoula, MT achieved 37 percent less food waste to
landfill by composting, tracking food waste, offering
plant based proteins and education. This led to
$100,000 in cost savings annually.
Agriculture and Food
How We Make Progress
Our food services partner uses
advanced systems and practices to
weigh food products, measure waste
and continually identify opportunities
for process improvement
Align with our food
service provider's
goal to ensure 35%
of all provided food
and beverages are
sustainably
sourced
Commit to established
pledges, like the Cool Food
Pledge developed by
Healthcare Without Harm,
which helps hospitals offer
diners more options while
slashing food-related GHG
emissions
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