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Sustainability certifications

A sustainability certification doesn’t make a product sustainable across every topic. Often, it’s a specific attribute of the sourcing that the certification is looking at – you can find details of this below. We’re continuing to develop our programme to move to a holistic approach to product sustainability.​

We can only secure the future of food by working together. We have One Planet, and we invite you to pull up a chair and join us at One Table, to work together for a more sustainable future. Sustainability is essential to our business purpose of connecting the world to share food and care for one another. We rely on the health of our planet and the resilience of our food systems to feed the world. Together, we have an opportunity to take action. ​

Forest Stewardship Council Certification (FSC)

Forest Stewardship Council Certification (FSC)

FSC certifies forests and forest‑derived products that meet rigorous standards for biodiversity protection, sustainable harvesting, and respect for Indigenous and workers’ rights. Its label indicates that wood and paper products come from forests managed to maintain ecological health and long‑term regeneration.

Marine Stewardship Council Certification (MSC)

Marine Stewardship Council Certification (MSC)

MSC sets science‑based standards for wild‑capture fisheries that require healthy fish populations, minimal bycatch, and protection of marine habitats. Its blue label indicates seafood sourced from fisheries that follow sustainable harvesting practices and maintain the long‑term health of marine ecosystems.

Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certification (ASC)

Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certification (ASC)

ASC certifies farmed seafood operations that limit pollution, protect surrounding habitats, ensure responsible feed sourcing and fair labour conditions. Its standards require farms to monitor water quality, reduce antibiotic use, and minimise impacts on wild species and local communities.

Rainforest Alliance Certification

Rainforest Alliance Certification

The Rainforest Alliance certifies products grown using sustainable agriculture practices that protect forests, biodiversity, and workers’ rights. It promotes climate resilience and ethical supply chains across farming industries.

Fair Trade Certification

Fair Trade Certification

Fairtrade certification ensures producers in developing countries receive fair prices and improved working conditions. It supports community development, ethical labour standards, and environmentally responsible farming.

RSPCA Assured Certification

RSPCA Assured Certification

RSPCA Assured certifies farms that meet high animal welfare standards set by the RSPCA. It ensures animals are treated humanely throughout their lives, including during transport and slaughter.

LEAF Marque Certification

LEAF Marque Certification

LEAF Marque certifies farms that use environmentally responsible, integrated farming practices. It focuses on soil health, biodiversity, water management, and reducing environmental impact across the whole farm.

  • Auditing / Verification Process. The certification must require third-party verification of the farm/site/plant to confirm that standard requirements are met. There must be an annual or regular process for reverification.​

  • Availability of Standard. The certification must allow open enrolment if in an applicable industry/geography.Certifications cannot be restricted to a single company or buying group’s supply chain.​

  • Robustness of Standard. Defined thresholds for achievement of the certifications. General commitments or reporting data cannot be the only requirement for achieving certification.​

  • Traceability. The certification must have a mechanism in place to ensure the product sold truly reflects the criteria, such as chain of custody requirements. The certification label must be product-specific for traceability purposes. Certifications must apply to the product itself, not the product packaging.​

  • Relevant and Ambitious on Material Topics. The certification must cover at least one of our eight material environmental and social topics shown below: ​

  • Climate ​

  • Natural ecosystems use ​

  • Water ​

  • Resources exploitation ​

  • Pollution ​

  • Human health ​

  • Animal health & welfare ​

  • Human and worker rights ​

Sysco is on a mission to provide access to products and suppliers that are working to secure the future of food,feeding communities and reducing our impact on the planet.