OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE
Our Environment
We are committed to protecting and respecting the environment. As
a manufacturer and distributor of food products, our use of hazardous materials
is unavoidable. It is, however, our policy to fully comply with all
environmental laws. Hazardous materials must be stored properly to ensure
contact with the environment is minimized and limited to established and
accepted circumstances. All generated wastes must be stored as required by law,
and recycled or disposed of at facilities approved by both our Company and the
government.
Additionally, we must regularly conduct inspections of various
systems located at our plants and facilities to ensure compliance with EPA laws
and regulations. For example, many of our plants use ammonia in their
refrigeration systems. If released into the air, ammonia can be very dangerous;
therefore, we must conduct inspections of ammonia levels in our refrigeration
systems to ensure compliance with EPA laws and regulations. If you are involved
with or responsible for conducting such inspections, you must adhere to these
laws and regulations, as well as our policies and inspection procedures.
We require you to always provide truthful and accurate information
to government authorities regarding all environmental matters.
As a responsible corporate citizen, we encourage you to look for
opportunities to improve our environmental performance.
Safe Driving
We have one of the largest distribution networks in the beverage industry. This means our trucks are on
the road every day delivering products to grocery stores, warehouses,
restaurants and schools. Our drivers must drive safely and in accordance with
the law.