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Our sustainability commitments
Our Commitments
As part of their mission to empower people to lead their healthiest lives, Nestlé Health Science has established robust sustainability goals. They firmly acknowledge the intrinsic connection between planetary health and individual wellbeing. Being an integral part of Nestlé Health Science, Vitaflo™ is also committed to meeting these sustainability targets. This endeavor is vital in our shared vision of "Enhancing Lives Together."
Net Zero Greenhouse Emissions
by 2050
As a dedicated health care company grounded in scientific principles, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This commitment stems from our understanding of the profound link between the health of our planet and the wellbeing of the communities we serve. We strongly stand behind these objectives, driven by our enduring dedication to both environmental responsibility and human health.
95% Recyclable or Reusable
Packaging by 2025
Vitaflo is devoted to ensuring that our packaging safeguards our products’ nutrient content from the point of production to the people who use them. At the same time, we are dedicated to minimizing our reliance on virgin plastic. When the use of plastic is inevitable, we prioritize designs that are optimized for efficient recycling.
Vitaflo North America achieved B Corp Certification in 2022!
To affirm our commitment to creating a better world for future generations, we take pride in our certification as a B Corp™. Becoming a certified B Corp means achieving high standards of social and environmental impact.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At Vitaflo, sustainability is at the heart of all we do. We are often asked about the types of commitments we're making and our future plans. Please read our frequently asked questions (FAQs) for more information or contact VitafloNAM@VitafloUSA.com.
Why does Vitaflo use plastic in their packaging?
Beyond their lightweight nature and role in maintaining product quality, plastics play a crucial role in safeguarding our products and helping prevent food waste, due to their convenience, accessibility, and food safety. We are actively working to use the least amount of plastic packaging necessary to securely encase our products, while simultaneously ensuring that the plastic employed is recyclable after its utility phase.
What is Vitaflo doing to increase its use of recycled plastics?
As part of our sustainability efforts, we are exploring opportunities to augment the use of recycled plastics in our packaging. However, being a medical food producer presents us with the challenge of ensuring the highest standards of food-safe plastics. While our inclination is towards increasing the use of recycled plastics, the current offerings do not align with our safety benchmarks. Nevertheless, given the rapid advancements in the market, we remain committed to seeking ways to source and integrate sufficient volumes of high-quality, food-grade recycled content.
How is Vitaflo making steps toward sustainability at its production facilities?
Our PKU Sphere liquid is produced at the Nestle Eau Claire facility. This facility was just awarded the U.S. department of Energy’s Better Plants Initiative award for its state-of-the-art water savings project. This facility implemented an advanced reverse osmosis system, saving over 26 million gallons of water annually. This was not the first sustainability achievement for Eau Claire as they had already implemented a zero waste-to-landfill program. This means that everything that comes into the factory is reduced, reused, recycled or recovered. Their next step is powering the entire facility with renewable energy by the end of 2025.
Where can I recycle my Vitaflo packaging?
Vitaflo is proactively integrating packaging composition details into our product labels. By the end of 2024, we foresee our product labels featuring a QR code that, when scanned with a smartphone, will promptly display the composition of the individual packaging components.
*Please check with your local authority for details on whether the packaging item can be recycled in your area or for further information on how to dispose of it correctly.