Commitments should be top priority. Not top secret.
An enthusiasm for growth is at the heart of our business. And we’re proud to wear it on our sleeves. In the spirit of responsible growth, we want to share with you the sustainability initiatives happening today, inside our very own mills and in our communities. Tomorrow’s initiatives might be another story. But that just means we’re making progress.
How we work: Carbon Reduction
Operations
We believe in promoting a safe and efficient workplace.
What we’re doing about it:
Investing in quality equipment that optimizes production, creates less waste and minimizes Miller Milling’s impact on the environment
Advancing the automation of equipment, which increases efficiency, safety and optimization
Leveraging smart packaging in all aspects of operations
Evaluating opportunities for full-cycle packaging or certifications to preserve food quality and safety
Ensuring employees have free access to exemplary protective equipment to safely perform their jobs
We believe in energy conservation and optimization.
What we’re doing about it:
Investing in renewable energy sources, like solar, with potential battery capacity to efficiently use the generated energy throughout the day
Partnering with our logistics providers to fuel their fleet with liquefied natural gas (LNG) vs. diesel fuel to allow more product to be shipped per load, resulting in a reduced overall CO2 footprint
Replacing inefficient diesel railcar movers with emission-free and energy-efficient electric railcar movers
Accepting opportunities with local energy providers to participate in their programs and learn from their expertise
Developing technology that can optimize the energy used in the manufacturing of specific products, including reusable GPS delivery
Creating dedicated plant energy teams, whose mission is to pinpoint inefficient equipment and energy losses via “energy scavenger hunts,” perform air-loss studies and leak repairs, make LED and motion-activated-lighting upgrades, and implement more efficient motors and variable-frequency drives (VFDs)
In partnership with the Bühler Group – an international manufacturer with expertise in efficiency – we’re using data acquisition and analysis to make our mills more efficient and sustainable.
Our Fresno, CA, mill is home to a 1-megawatt, 4.5-acre solar array — with room for potential growth
The array generates about 17% of the facility’s overall electrical needs
Next step: 10% increase in energy efficiency over a five-year period through the U.S. EPA Energy Star program
The future we’re building together: Regenerative Practices
Ag Sourcing
We believe in supporting the purposeful and practical implementation of regenerative agriculture practices.
What we’re doing about it:
Partnering with customers, producers and growers who support regenerative ag (regen) practices
Investigating emerging certifications and advancements in regen as the industry continues to explore and define
Defining and tracking our own criteria for regen – based on internal R&D, environmental studies and industry best practices – to include existing and emerging trends in no-till farming, cover cropping, crop rotation, biodiversity and R&D of wheat varieties
Who we are: Supporting People
Community Impact
We believe in giving back to our community.
What we’re doing about it:
Participating in local community volunteer efforts, both individually and as an organization, ranging from beach and street cleanup efforts to assembling beds for shelters, volunteering at food re-packaging centers, as well as collecting and donating school supplies for underfunded school districts
Donating to organizations that give back to the community, including sponsoring the Saginaw Train and Grain Festival Bake-off competition, Ronald McDonald House, Marjaree Mason Center and Ruiz 4 Kids
Supporting milling industry education and growth programs, including the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) International Millers Education Fund (IMEF)
Partnering with local charities in each region where Miller Milling has a presence
Professional Development
We believe in providing our people with opportunities to grow.
What we’re doing about it:
Offering strong, competitive benefits that start at sign-on
Upholding trust and transparency in the workplace
Championing diverse talent and best inclusion practices
Focusing on growth opportunities by promoting emerging talent from within the organization
Investing back in employees through forward-thinking occupational training and attendance at industry events
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