Sustainability
Using the “Good Stuff” to do good
From cow to cone, a lot happens at Perry’s to serve people great ice cream. The “Good Stuff” is what has and will sustain us, our communities, and our customers for years to come. That’s why we’re committed to actively managing our impact on our communities and the environment through responsible corporate sustainability practices.

About
About Sustainability at Perry’s Ice Cream




An integrated sustainability culture requires consideration of People, Planet and Performance. Our annual Good Stuff Report breaks down our sustainability initiatives into 4 categories: Culture & Partnerships, Environment, Growth, and Process & System Improvements.
Check out some of the highlights from our 2021 Good Stuff Report below, or download the full report.

Sustainability Initiative #1: Culture & Partnerships
Long Term Goal: To be known as an employer of choice and responsible corporate citizen

$1.2 million in corporate donations since 2010

15 graduates of Perry’s Ice Cream 101, the art and science of The “Good Stuff”

9.2 year average team member tenure, 2X the industry average of 4.2 years

Sustainability Initiative #2: Environment
Long Term Goal: To be recognized as a “zero landfill” operation and maximize the value of our resources
through improved efficiencies, productivity and utilization of technology

38% increase in MPG since 2010, +6.51 in 2021

Chemical usage reduced 15% in 2021

681 tons of corrugated boxes reused since 2013

Sustainability Initiative #3: Growth
Long Term Goal: To manage growth and maintain profitability for reinvestment

10.7 million gallons of ice cream manufactured; an annual record

27th largest ice cream brand in the US and #1 brand in the Buffalo Mid-Atlantic region*
*2021 Nielsen, Total US Market, YE 2021; Nielsen, Buffalo Mid-Atlantic Market, YE 2021

Distribute frozen foods for 30+ brands and deliver to 6,500 customers

Sustainability Initiative #4: Process & System Improvements
Long Term Goal: To continuously improve our processes to eliminate waste and increase operational effectiveness

83% obtainment of our manufacturing efficiency target as measured by uptime, run rate & first pass quality

Completed the B Corp Assessment as a baseline for future goal setting & targeted sustainable initiatives
