Our stewardship to the environment and to future generations was foremost to the inspiration and design of Summer Garden Food Manufacturing. A team of architects and engineers were challenged to create a facility that would accommodate multiple production capabilities, adapt to growing volume and be aesthetically complimentary to its natural environment. The resulting facility is positioned for growth, has multiple processing capabilities and is sustainable. Summer Garden Food is "a company with a conscience" that contributes to economic vitality and a healthy community in a responsible way.

PEOPLE • PLANET • PROFIT Triple Bottom Line - A comprehensive approach to sustainability focuses on the interdependent nature of a robust natural environment, fiscally responsible economy and a vibrant equitable community. It recognizes that the wellbeing of human systems is supported by a healthy environment, and that future generations have an equal claim on the planet's resources.

GREEN
The building is LEED certified by The U.S GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL. Certified initiatives include:

• Over 75% of the material going into the building of this facility was obtained within a 500 mile radius minimizing the impact on the environment. For example, by minimizing the distance of transporting materials, we limited fuel usage which resulted in limiting the discharge of hydrocarbons to the environment.
• The cooling systems used in our process utilizes a proprietary system which uses the environment in Ohio to naturally chill our water. The amount of energy used to chill our water is dramatically reduced.
• The windows and overhead tiles in production and warehouse allow natural light to penetrate. This allows us to reduce our energy consumption during the daylight hours by turning off overhead lighting.
• Recycling of processing materials. Our waste streams are minimized by recycling 95% of the scrap produced at our facility.

As part of our continuous commitment we are registered with the US green building council for ongoing improvements for existing buildings operations, maintenance, and energy management.

• Energy Management Systems for production and facilities across the campus and for all corporate facilites.
• Supply chain partnerships in sustainability.
• Maintenance on a consistent scale with the goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts.
• Recycling programs, exterior maintenance programs, and systems upgrades.