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In line with Cisco’s values, the firm that operates our cafeterias in the United States and Canada, Bon Appetit, is committed to socially responsible food sourcing and business practices. Through its Farm to Fork initiative, Bon Appetit helps Cisco promote the local farming community, support sustainable farming and harvesting techniques, and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with transporting produce. In FY07 Cisco participated in the launch of a commercial food waste program in Milpitas, California, led by FRG Waste Resources, Inc., Cisco’s waste management partner. The Milpitas City Council revised the municipal code to allow food scraps to be hauled away for composting. Milpitas also captures the methane gas released during decomposition and turns it into electricity in their methane-to-energy production facility. During FY07 the food waste separation program at Cisco’s Milpitas campus diverted more than 50 tons of food waste from the local landfill, which was then turned into compost and made available for purchase by gardeners. Cisco cafeterias in other regions also have programs to compost and recycle their food wastes. For example, our facility in North Carolina recycles waste vegetable oil, which is converted into biodiesel fuel used to power traditional diesel vehicles. |
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