GOOD FOOD, EVERY DAYâ„¢ H.J. Heinz Company

36 | HEINZ Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2005
Environmental Performance Measures
The success of EMS is monitored by Environmental Performance Measures (EPMs) that
track facility input vs. output. We are continuously seeking and finding ways to reduce our
basic manufacturing inputs (water, electricity, fuels and packaging material) to optimize
the amount of raw materials we require in our manufacturing and to reduce the amount
of waste generated.
The EPMs focus on utilities and energy usage relative to finished production volume for
the following:
• Water — As an essential ingredient in food manufacturing, water usage is critical.
However, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to decrease usage.
(See Page 34 on drip irrigation.)
• Electricity — We are continually seeking ways to reduce the usage of electricity for our
food processing operations. We use electricity to convey products around our facilities,
to control temperature and humidity of internal manufacturing areas, to provide internal
and external lighting and to chill and freeze products.
• Fuels — We utilize fuels (primarily natural gas and oil) to cook and sterilize products,
as well as to provide heat in work areas. We are focused on reducing the amount of
fuels used while maintaining high product quality and safety.
• Waste to Landfill — Some waste materials generated in food production cannot be
reused or recycled. These non-toxic wastes are disposed of in several ways, including
landfill. A key strategy for our company is to reduce the amount of unavoidable waste
that goes to landfills for disposal.
Environmental Initiative
Heinz North America
Pocatello, Idaho, facility implemented an energy leak
tagging system, whereby any leak points for compressed
air or water are identified, a tag applied, and a work
order generated to correct the leak. Air leaks have been
reduced by 60 percent. This facility also installed flow
meters and control valves to reduce the water used in
cooling cooked pasta, reducing by 43 percent the amount
of water needed for this process step.
therms/pound Fuel used per pound of finished product
0.030
0.025
0.020
0.015
0.010
May 02
May 03
May 04
pound/pound Landfill Waste used per pound of finished product
0.010
0.009
0.008
0.007
0.006
0.005
May 02
May 03
May 04