Measuring the Financial Impact of Sustainability Initiatives Lisa Drake Natural Resources Director

Creating organizational alignment

Eco-Efficiency Reduced energy use by 8% while increasing production by 12% Reduced trash by 21% in one year Reduced transportation GHG emissions per ton by 55% in two years $500,000 saved $100,000 saved

2007 projects 4 oz multi-pack roll stock thickness reduction –13.5% improvement –302,000 lbs per year –$307,134 annual savings 10 oz drink bottles light weighting –20.0 % improvement –184,000 lbs per year –$134,320 annual savings 32 oz lid light weighting –208,000 lbs per year –$165,984 annual savings 6 oz cup lightweighting –216,000 lbs per year –$172,368 annual savings Grand total $779,806 saved annually Packaging Reductions

Flipping Our Lid - Switch from plastic to foil Prevents100 tons annually of packaging from being created and disposed 16% less energy used 13% less water used 6% less solid waste created Ergonomic improvement in plant $1 MM saved annually Packaging Life Cycle

$ of water $ of energy to heat/chill $ to pump $ to treat $ to discharge Water Conservation - Life Cycle Costs

Wastewater Treatment - Life Cycle Costs

Green Building

Weight loss Stress Management Smoking Cessation Health Club Memberships Healthy Food Service Nutritional Education Alternative Medicine Sabbaticals Employee Health

Business Advantage Kudos to your company for being so responsible in it's packaging choices, educating the public, and pressing forward to find better solutions. We are and will continue to be fervent customers. Your company, and others like it, are the type of manufacturers our family wants to support. Please continue your good work, and know that there are many people who appreciate your effort in creating a more environmentally aware world. I also appreciate everything you do to effect global environmental change and sustainable, low- impact farming and production methods. Stonyfield Farm ROCKS! Because of the work your company does to lessen its impact and to give back to the environment I am planning on switching my brand to Stonyfield million media impressions in 2008! Thank you for being a company that cares about not only your consumer, but also your environment. I also know the power of the consumer and I will make sure to encourage my friends, family and co-workers to purchase your products!!!

EDUCATION & ADVOCACY Over 200 million lids with environmental messages to-date

Six live and active cultures 10% of our profits for the Planet Organic products made without the use of antibiotics, synthetic growth hormones and toxic pesticides or fertilizers First US mfr to offset 100% of CO 2 emissions from facility energy use. First dairy processor in US to pay farmers not to use rBST Enhance digestion Improve nutrient absorption Boost the immune system Inhibit the growth and activity of disease-producing organisms Executed comprehensive carbon footprint Engaged entire workforce Established largest solar photovoltaic array in NH Saved millions of dollars through conservation efforts ENCODING THE MISSION