MGP Takes Another Significant Step in Sustainability Efforts; Eliminates All Single Use Plastics at Company Facilities
April 23 2018 - 12:50PM
MGP (NASDAQ:MGPI), a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits
and specialty wheat proteins and starches, has eliminated the use
of all styrofoam and single use plastics, such as cups, plates,
utensils, straws and stirrers, at company facilities, replacing
those items with compostable and biodegradable alternatives.
Timed in alignment with the international observance of Earth Day
yesterday, this move represents another step in MGP’s overall
sustainability initiative.
“Sustainability is a key component of MGP’s long-term strategic
plan, and we are excited to be taking this next step in that
effort,” said MGP President and CEO Gus Griffin. “Eliminating
single use plastics at all of our facilities will benefit our
employees, communities and our planet. This is a significant
effort, and clearly demonstrates our ongoing commitment to
sustainability.”
This measure follows MGP’s recently announced commitment to
source 100 percent of the company’s electricity needs from
renewable wind power. The commitment was made through a
three-year agreement with Westar Wind, a Green-e certified
program offered by Westar Energy. As previously noted, the
agreement can be renewed at the end of three years and makes MGP
the largest Westar customer to commit to 100 percent renewable
electric energy.
To further the company’s sustainability efforts, MGP will
continue to explore and invest in additional initiatives to reduce
water usage, emissions and waste.
About MGPFounded in 1941, MGP (Nasdaq:MGPI) is
a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat
proteins and starches. Distilled spirits include bourbon and rye
whiskeys, gins and vodkas, which are carefully crafted through a
combination of art and science backed by decades of experience. The
company's proteins and starches are created in the same manner and
provide a host of functional, nutritional and sensory benefits for
a wide range of food products. MGP additionally is a top producer
of high quality industrial alcohol for use in both food and
non-food applications. The company is headquartered in Atchison,
Kansas, where distilled alcohol products and food ingredients are
produced. Premium spirits are also distilled and matured at the
company’s facility in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. For more
information, visit mgpingredients.com.
Contact: Steve Pickman 913.367.1480
steve.pickman@mgpingredients.com
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