JBSS Recognized by EPA and PepsiCo for Innovation in Sustainable Business Practices

ELGIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John B. Sanfilippo & Son (NASDAQ: JBSS), www.jbssinc.com, has received two major awards that underscore the company’s commitment to managing their energy use through sustainable and efficient business operations.

“JBSS has earned the CEO award through commitment to environmental sustainability and world class results”

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the first group of manufacturing sites that have met its Energy Star Challenge for Industry by reducing energy “intensity” by 10 percent within 5 years or less.

Three JBSS facilities were recognized for meeting those goals:

• The JBSS Headquarters facility in Elgin, IL: 17 percent reduction (2007-2008)

• The JBSS Selma, TX facility: 26 percent reduction (2008-2009)

• The JBSS Garysburg, NC facility: 23 percent reduction (2008-2009)

Manufacturing is responsible for 30 percent of all energy use in the U.S. The annual energy savings accrued by this first group of manufacturers – five including JBSS – are equal to the energy needed to power all the homes on the island of Nantucket for a year, according to the EPA.

Through the Energy Star Challenge for Industry, manufacturers are asked to establish an energy intensity baseline, set a 10-percent reduction goal, implement energy efficiency projects, track the energy use and verify their savings.

Another award JBSS received for its sustainability efforts is from PepsiCo, a company for which JBSS provides packing operations.

The PepsiCo Center of Excellence (CEO) Award recognizes PepsiCo operating units or partners that have “…embraced, fully internalized and significantly improved business results” through the implementation of Best Practice Tools that support sustainable operations, according to Rich Delaney, PepsiCo senior vice president, operations. The winners are considered to be some of PepsiCo’s finest operations or partners and are selected by the International Shared Services (ISSA) team.

“JBSS has earned the CEO award through commitment to environmental sustainability and world class results,” says Eric Battino, PepsiCo supplier sustainability manager.

Jasper Sanfilippo Jr., president and chief operating officer of JBSS, says the awards are gratifying to the entire organization, as they both recognize JBSS sustainability efforts and the company’s improved operating efficiency. “The awards tell us that we are indeed becoming an environmental leader that is helping to set an example for industry. This has been our goal for several years and the awards are validation that we are moving in the right direction.”

In the past two years, JBSS developed corporate and local resources conservation teams with leaders at its Elgin, IL headquarters and in each of its plant communities. The company conducts annual energy assessments at each of its plants to help establish a baseline and both short- and long-term goals to reduce its utility use for water, nitrogen, electricity and gas.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., (NASDAQ: JBSS), founded in 1922, is a leading processor, marketer and distributor of nut based snacking solutions that are sold in multiple distribution channels. Our products can be found under the Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest and Sunshine Country brand names and a variety of private labels.

JBSS is committed to helping to protect the environment through various initiatives including energy management programs, packaging reduction, freight optimization programs and converting to renewable resources, where applicable. For more information about Fisher products, visit www.fishernuts.com. Join our Facebook Fan community at http://www.facebook.com/fishernutsbrand.