US Foods Holding Corp., one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining significant progress across its environmental, social, and governance priorities. The report details the company’s achievements during fiscal year 2025 and demonstrates how sustainability remains closely integrated with its long-term business strategy.
The report highlights advancements in three core focus areas—Products, People, and Planet—showcasing how the company is working to create value for customers, associates, suppliers, communities, and shareholders while addressing important environmental and social challenges.
According to Dave Flitman, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of US Foods, sustainability continues to play a critical role in the company’s growth strategy and operational success.
“I am proud of the progress we’ve made on our sustainability journey and how these efforts advance our broader business strategy,” Flitman said. “Being a responsible company is integral to our strategy, underpinning how we grow our business, strengthen customer relationships, maximize associate engagement and productivity, and contribute to a better planet. Our sustainability approach and its integration into our business model creates the right foundation for long-term success.”
Expanding Sustainable and Innovative Product Offerings
A major focus of US Foods’ sustainability strategy is developing products that meet evolving customer needs while supporting responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship. Through its extensive portfolio of Exclusive Brands, the company continues to provide foodservice operators with products that align with changing consumer preferences and dining trends.
During 2025, US Foods maintained strong growth across its Exclusive Brands portfolio of local, sustainable, and health-conscious products. The company now offers more than 5,000 differentiated products designed to help customers improve menu variety, meet consumer expectations, and enhance business performance.
One of the most notable achievements highlighted in the report is the continued expansion of the company’s Serve Good® product line. This portfolio includes products that are responsibly sourced, help reduce waste, or are designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions throughout the food value chain. In 2025, the Serve Good portfolio grew to more than 840 products.
The initiative also achieved a significant commercial milestone, generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue for the second consecutive year. The continued growth demonstrates increasing demand from foodservice customers for products that combine quality, performance, and sustainability attributes.
US Foods also reported strong momentum in its Serve You® product range. These products are designed to support health-conscious dining and include items made with simple ingredients not found on the company’s Unpronounceables List®, certified gluten-free options, and plant-forward offerings.
Revenue from the more than 4,100 Serve You products increased by 9% in 2025 compared with the previous year, reflecting ongoing consumer interest in healthier food choices and menu innovation.
Supporting local agriculture remains another important element of the company’s product strategy. Through its Serve Local® program, US Foods delivered more than 740,000 cases of seasonal produce sourced from local growers. The initiative helps strengthen regional food systems while providing customers with fresh produce options and supporting local farming communities.
Investing in Associates and Communities
The People pillar of the company’s sustainability strategy focuses on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace while creating opportunities for employee growth and community engagement.
Safety remains a top priority across US Foods’ operations. The company reported a 16% improvement in injury and accident rates during 2025 compared with the previous year. This progress builds on an already significant 19% improvement achieved in 2024, demonstrating sustained success in strengthening workplace safety programs.
US Foods also continued to emphasize leadership development and career advancement opportunities for associates. The company reported that 70% of leadership positions filled during the year were staffed through internal promotions. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of talent development programs and reflects the organization’s commitment to promoting from within whenever possible.
Employee training and professional development remained another key area of investment. During 2025, US Foods provided approximately 1.2 million hours of training to associates across the organization. These programs were designed to enhance job skills, support career progression, and prepare employees for future leadership opportunities.
Beyond its workforce, the company increased its contributions to communities throughout the country. US Foods donated more than $12 million through a combination of food products, financial contributions, and volunteer support aimed at helping individuals and families facing challenges.
Community engagement also increased significantly during the year. Associate volunteer hours rose by 70% compared with 2024, demonstrating a growing commitment among employees to support local organizations, charitable initiatives, and community development programs.
The company noted that these efforts help strengthen relationships with the communities it serves while creating meaningful opportunities for employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.
Advancing Environmental Performance
The Planet pillar focuses on reducing environmental impacts across US Foods’ operations and supply chain while improving efficiency and addressing climate-related risks.
The company reported notable progress in reducing fuel and energy intensity since its 2019 baseline year. Fuel consumption per case delivered decreased by 7%, while energy use per case delivered declined by 4%. These improvements demonstrate increased operational efficiency even as business volumes continue to grow.
US Foods also achieved substantial gains in transportation efficiency. Despite delivering 8% more cases than in 2022, the company drove approximately 470,000 fewer miles. This accomplishment reflects ongoing optimization of delivery routes, logistics planning, and fleet management practices.
Electrification of the company’s transportation fleet continued during 2025. US Foods added 43 electric vehicles, bringing its total EV fleet to 130 vehicles. To support this transition, the company expanded charging infrastructure with 82 charging stations installed across multiple facilities.
Renewable energy development also played an important role in the company’s environmental strategy. Solar energy projects operated by US Foods generated approximately 10 million kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity during the year, helping reduce reliance on conventional energy sources and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition to operational improvements, the company continued advancing responsible sourcing initiatives throughout its supply chain. Efforts included actions aimed at reducing deforestation risks and promoting sustainable procurement practices.
A key milestone reported for 2025 was that 88% of Exclusive Brands seafood products, measured by volume, were sourced in accordance with the company’s Serve Good or Progress Check® standards. These standards are designed to support responsible fisheries management, environmental protection, and long-term seafood supply sustainability.
Commitment to Transparency and Accountability
US Foods emphasized that transparency remains central to its sustainability reporting approach. The 2025 Sustainability Report follows widely recognized reporting frameworks, including recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards for Food Retailers and Distributors.
By utilizing these established reporting frameworks, the company aims to provide stakeholders with consistent, reliable, and decision-useful information regarding its sustainability performance and long-term risk management strategies.
As US Foods continues to expand its business and serve customers nationwide, the company views sustainability as an essential component of its future growth. Through ongoing investments in innovative products, workforce development, community support, operational efficiency, renewable energy, and responsible sourcing, US Foods is positioning itself to create long-term value while contributing to a more sustainable foodservice industry.
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