Environmental Sustainability

Zero Waste Ideology:

Protecting Our Greatest Resources - Our Earth and Our People.

Group O recognizes the importance of environmental stewardship and continues to implement policies and actions that support sustainability. We strive to minimize environmental impacts by expanding our knowledge and continuing to commit to programs and policies that support our “making tomorrow better than today” philosophy.

We actively educate and encourage our employees and partner with other organizations to embrace sustainable values. We go well beyond legal and regulatory requirements before we benchmark, measure, and communicate our progress.

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Commitment to Sustainability:

Not only does Group O seek to reduce our own carbon footprint, we also support our many clients' sustainability initiatives.

Whether reducing packaging material usage by conducting SMART Audits for companies like Nestle and Clorox, managing PepsiCo’s Recycle Rally program, or supporting energy conservation and rebate programs for leading energy companies, Group O is proud to be part of a larger initiative to protect and preserve our environment.

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Group O GHG Emissions Target Setting and Goals:

Group O is committed to reducing its environmental impact by setting targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction.

Group O Inc. is committed to reducing its absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63.0% by 2033, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, Group O Inc. aims to reduce its absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 37.5% within the same timeframe.

Additionally, we are dedicated to achieving net zero emissions from our operations by 2050, ensuring that our activities have minimal negative impact on the environment.

We want to ensure that our goals are rigorous and in line with scientific recommendations, Group O actively participates in the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi). Our GHG reduction targets are established in alignment with SBTi guidelines, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

As outlined in our Supplier Code of Conduct, our suppliers are also expected to comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and standards, and to develop business practices in alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.