John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc..
JBSS.US | Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is a processor, packager, and distributor of nut and dried fruit products. The company's product portfolio includes a wide variety of nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, peanuts, and others, sold in various forms including raw, roasted, salted, and flavored...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is a processor, packager, and distributor of nut and dried fruit products, not a financial institution. The provided articles detail community involvement, a business investment in a snack company, and tax breaks for job creation. There is no evidence that the company offers lending, insurance, or other financial services to consumers or businesses. Therefore, all KPIs related to fair money and economic opportunity, which are designed for financial institutions, are not applicable to JBSS.US.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
20
For Fiscal Year 2025, the CEO to median employee pay ratio was 48:1.
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The company offers a 401(k) program with a company matching contribution, annual sales incentives for sales and marketing employees, and annual monetary leadership awards.
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Approximately 20% of employees participate in the Sanfilippo Value Added (SVA) incentive program, and approximately 80% participate in the Total Team Performance (TTP) incentive program.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
-30
JBSS.US has no reported ethics-related regulatory fines in the past three years, which maps to a score of -10.
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The company has a formal whistleblower protection policy (EthicsPoint) with multiple reporting channels, including an anonymous system and a no-retaliation clause, communicated to both staff and suppliers.
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However, there is no evidence of specific investigation processes or effectiveness metrics, leading to a score of -10. No financial restatements have been mentioned in the past five years, resulting in a score of 10.
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An independent external audit covers all financial statements, but no specific percentage of revenue, assets, or subsidiaries is provided, leading to a score of -20.
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JBSS.US has specific anti-corruption policies, including references to FCPA compliance and a Supplier Code of Conduct prohibiting human trafficking and child labor.
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However, the frequency of training and effectiveness metrics are not provided, resulting in a score of -60. While manufacturing facilities have SQF certification, the company relies on supplier self-certification for ethical claims and does not use third-party verifiers for supplier audits, leading to a score of -90.
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Kind to Animals
-10
The company states that no milk, meat, or other ingredients derived from cloned animals shall be used in its materials.
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JBSS is a founding sponsor of the American Peanut Council's Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Initiative and an active member of many commodity, packaging, and manufacturing advisory boards.
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However, there is no public position on animal welfare legislation or advocacy for higher standards.
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The company's primary business is plant-based, and there is no evidence of animal testing, animal-derived inputs, or animal husbandry operations under its control, leading to N/A scores for related KPIs.
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No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
-40
The company reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions of 7,953,070 tCO₂e.
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It sources 61% of its operational energy consumption from renewables.
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The ratio of recycled material to virgin material used in packaging is 3%.
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Additionally, 9% of the company's water withdrawal is sourced from water-stressed basins.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
-50
77% of the company's packaging is recyclable.
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3% of packaging is made with recycled material.
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The company aims to create a circular economy by utilizing nut byproducts internally or upcycling them, and implementing internal recycling.
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Waste reduction initiatives include separating and recycling oil, paper, and corrugate; burning pecan shells in a biomass boiler for steam heat; using walnut shells as animal bedding; repurposing unsuitable food as wildlife food; and recycling oil byproduct into biodiesel fuel or methane gas.
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These efforts resulted in approximately 23 million kg CO2 reduction in FY24.
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The company has had no waste disposal violations in the past 3 years. Waste reduction goals are stated without specific targets or deadlines.
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JBSS requires suppliers to comply with their Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes environmental standards, and requires suppliers to use responsibly sourced palm oil.
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The company emphasizes clear disposal communication on packaging.
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