Committed to our Communities | 21
We are committed to supporting our communities—not
only with financial investments, but also with investments
that enrich the community as a whole. Our participation in
everything from cultural events to the health and wellness
of local citizens is an important part of our Simplot
sustainability philosophy.
Across our operations, Simplot employees are working
on charitable programs and volunteer projects. Simplot
is a significant United Way Corporate Sponsor in
Idaho’s Treasure Valley, a commitment that reflects
our considerable contributions across the board.
We encourage our employees to be active in their
communities, from participating in civic groups to serving
on nonprofit boards. A volunteer review committee
meets regularly to discuss opportunities for employee
engagement.
Simplot’s support to our local communities and society as
a whole extends to organizations whose primary missions
fit one of five focus areas:
• Arts
• Business
• Community
• Education
• Youth
Celebrating Earth Day in Moses Lake
Each year, the Simplot Moses Lake plant hosts an Earth Day celebration to
showcase what the company is doing to create a sustainable, environmentally
efficient operation. The celebration includes tours around the plant’s award-
winning waste digester, nicknamed “Bertha,” and views of the adjacent farms
where treated process water is used to irrigate crops and reuse nutrients.
The anaerobic digester creates biogas that is burned in the plant’s boiler, turning
what was once considered a waste product into a valuable source of power, to
date generating over 150,000 carbon credits. This celebration provides a natural
opportunity for plant employees to share its efforts with the public.
Bringing a
philanthropic
spirit
to our
communities
In 2013, we recycled
2,155,508
pounds of
mixed metal
(steel, iron, aluminum, etc.)
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