{"id":547,"date":"2023-02-08T17:09:21","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T17:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dana.test\/?page_id=547"},"modified":"2026-05-06T20:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T20:13:14","slug":"sustainability-in-food-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/en-ca\/about-signature-dining\/sustainability-in-food-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"547\" class=\"elementor elementor-547\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-211ec66 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"211ec66\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-248d09c\" data-id=\"248d09c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b15025 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jk-hero\" data-id=\"6b15025\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jk-hero.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"medium\"><div class=\"jkea_header\"><div class=\"overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"jkea_header__container\"><div class=\"jkea_header__contentwrap\"><div class=\"jkea_header__content\"><div class=\"jkea_title\"><h1>Sustainability<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"text\"><p>Our sustainability actions and targets are forward thinking and aspirational. Sustainability in food service is measured not in dollars, but in a change in systems and behaviours that leads to better outcomes for all of us. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jkea_header__graphic\"><div class=\"starfield\"><\/div><div class=\"secondaryimage\"><div class=\"spork\"><svg version=\"1.1\" id=\"sporkicon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t viewBox=\"0 0 44.9 41.3\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 44.9 41.3;\" xml:space=\"preserve\" fill: \"none\" role=\"img\" aria-labelledby=\"sporktitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <title id=\"sporktitle\">Fork and Spoon Icon<\/title>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<style 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height=\"954\" src=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_113636348@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Pulled pork tacos with fresh veggies and cilantro, served with sauce on the side.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_113636348@2x.png 734w, https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_113636348@2x-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/>\" alt=\"Pulled pork tacos with fresh veggies and cilantro, served with sauce on the side.\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jkea_header__chevrons\"><div class=\"lightchevron\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"darkchevron\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d3e989 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d3e989\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f721b2d\" data-id=\"f721b2d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-345d13f elementor-widget elementor-widget-jk-halfpage\" data-id=\"345d13f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jk-halfpage.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jkea_halfpage_wrapper left\"><div class=\"jkea_image\"><div class=\"image imgcontainer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-AdobeStock_216216340@2x-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Students eat wraps while studying at a table together.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-AdobeStock_216216340@2x-1.png 1020w, https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-AdobeStock_216216340@2x-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-AdobeStock_216216340@2x-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-AdobeStock_216216340@2x-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jkea_halfpage\">\n\t\t\t\n            \t<div class=\"jkea_halfpage_content\">\n                \t<div class=\"jkea_title\">\n            \t    \t<h2 class\"animatethis\">Sustaining our futures<\/h2>\n            \t\t<\/div>\n            \t\t<div class=\"jkea_text\">\n            \t\t\t<p>Acting sustainably is a part of our cultural beliefs, values and attitudes. As one of Canada\u2019s leading food service companies, we aim to lead by example for the greater good of our planet and people.<\/p><p>Our daily behaviours are the best demonstration of our commitment and cultural values in action. We collectively strive to do the right things, every day in our caf\u00e9s. Our overarching goal is to continue to be more sustainable and reduce our environmental impact by enlisting our partners, our teams and our guests to continuously challenge the status quo, and strive to improve each year.<\/p>\n            \t\t<\/div> <\/div>\n            \t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-34e2043 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"34e2043\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f150421\" data-id=\"f150421\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bff700 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jk-5050\" data-id=\"4bff700\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jk-5050.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jkea_5050_wrapper right showfork light\"><div class=\"forkspoon top\"><\/div><div class=\"jkea_image\" ><div class=\"image imgcontainer\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/DSC_8979-613x1024.jpg );\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n        \t\t<div class=\"jkea_5050\">\n\t\t\t\t\n            \t\t<div class=\"jkea_5050_content\"><div class=\"jkea_title\">\n            \t    \t\t<h2 class\"animatethis\">Caring for people and the local community<\/h2>\n            \t\t\t<\/div>\n            \t\t\t<div class=\"jkea_text\">\n            \t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the hospitality industry, success starts with people \u2013 those who serve and those who are served. We commit to treating both our staff and the people in the communities we serve with respect, and prioritize their well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We strive to attract and retain our valued and respected team, as they\u2019re the key to our success. We\u2019re a socially inclusive company that proudly employs over 1,600 Canadians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is how we commit to our people, their families and loved ones:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equal pay for equal roles in the meaningful work they\u2019re a part of;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wellness initiatives, resources and health benefits for our teams and their families;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open communication and a positive work environment to support their mental health;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing training for food, health and safety, to keep both our staff and guests safe; and<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily opportunities such as food tastings and scheduled mealtimes for teams to connect and enjoy food together.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n            \t\t\t<\/div> <\/div>\n            \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n        \t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d118329 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d118329\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-da6cd92\" data-id=\"da6cd92\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6848ed3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jk-pod\" data-id=\"6848ed3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jk-pod.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jkea_pod_wrapper \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"title\"><h2>The ingredients for a sustainable company<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"text\"><p><p>Sustainability is built into our culinary culture, allowing us to continuously improve our food service operations to reduce environmental impacts. Influenced by the latest research and developments in food procurement, preparation and sustainability, our future-focused approach demonstrates thoughtful practices and solutions in the areas where we have control, divided into five key areas.<\/p><\/p><\/div><div class=\"jkea_pods small\"><div class=\"jkea_pod_content\"><div class=\"jkea_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_97276949@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A plate of grilled salmon over rice and vegetables.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_97276949@2x.png 300w, https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_97276949@2x-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jkea_title\"><h3>Responsible, Thoughtful and Safe Procurement<\/h3>\n                \t<\/div>\n                \t<div class=\"jkea_text\">\n                \t\tOur Canadian food supply chain is regarded as one of the safest in the world. As a national food services management company, we understand that a responsible, thoughtful procurement strategy is vital to sustainable food service delivery.\n                \t<\/div> <\/div><div class=\"jkea_pod_content\"><div class=\"jkea_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_Education@2x-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"students sitting in lobby chatting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_Education@2x-1.png 300w, https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_Education@2x-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jkea_title\"><h3>Care for People and the Local Community<\/h3>\n                \t<\/div>\n                \t<div class=\"jkea_text\">\n                \t\tWe commit to treating both our staff and the people in the communities we serve with respect and concern for their well-being. And now more than ever, we care about the social aspect of sustainability. We want to ensure that the people behind the services are treated equally and treated well. \n                \t<\/div> <\/div><div class=\"jkea_pod_content\"><div class=\"jkea_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_187805383@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Fish and chips in a basket served with lemon slices and tartar sauce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_187805383@2x.png 300w, https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_187805383@2x-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jkea_title\"><h3>Health-Focused Menu Engineering and Food Preparation<\/h3>\n                \t<\/div>\n                \t<div class=\"jkea_text\">\n                \t\tGood food service starts with fresh, well-engineered menus. Our chefs are empowered with the knowledge, tools and culinary freedom to create their own menus. Menu creations are driven by seasonal ingredients, regional favourites, culinary and wellness trends that interest their community, and feedback and requests from guests.\n                \t<\/div> <\/div><div class=\"jkea_pod_content\"><div class=\"jkea_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Copy-of-Dana0678@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A chef stands behind a table with a plated burger and cole slaw.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Copy-of-Dana0678@2x.png 300w, https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Copy-of-Dana0678@2x-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jkea_title\"><h3>Reducing and Measuring Food Waste<\/h3>\n                \t<\/div>\n                \t<div class=\"jkea_text\">\n                \t\tWaste stream management is critical to reducing what goes into landfills. We train our staff and encourage our customers to do their part by identifying which waste types go into which containers, and provide easy-to-follow procedures.<br>\nWe\u2019ve implemented procedures to control waste in two parts: Reducing pre-consumer waste, and minimizing post-consumer waste. Reducing waste in the first place is our priority \u2013 both in the kitchen and in our service. \n                \t<\/div> <\/div><div class=\"jkea_pod_content\"><div class=\"jkea_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/chef_edit_NoLogo@2x-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"chef grilling chicken on grill\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/chef_edit_NoLogo@2x-1.png 300w, https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/chef_edit_NoLogo@2x-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jkea_title\"><h3>Focused, Efficient Energy Management<\/h3>\n                \t<\/div>\n                \t<div class=\"jkea_text\">\n                \t\tWe have more tools than ever to optimize or reduce energy and water consumption. In a typical kitchen, energy use is broken down into refrigeration, ventilation, cooking, lighting and more. \n<br>\nBy investing in the right technology, we continue to improve our efficiency, reduce CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions and conserve water.\n                \t<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b97bb29 elementor-section-full_width grey sustainablelogos elementor-section-content-space-evenly elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b97bb29\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f63799\" data-id=\"2f63799\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-499ac47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"499ac47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f567018 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f567018\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/certifications-e1677178568309-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1623\" alt=\"ISO certifications\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/certifications-e1677178568309-2.png 450w, https:\/\/dexterra.com\/signature-dining\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/certifications-e1677178568309-2-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b3ff65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0b3ff65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4bd6b58 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4bd6b58\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f00ebe6\" data-id=\"f00ebe6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deb1236 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jk-cta\" data-id=\"deb1236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jk-cta.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jkea_cta_wrapper\"><div class=\"jkea_cta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"jkea_cta_content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jkea_title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Get in touch<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jkea_text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Have a question about our sustainability platform? 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