Our Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

Sustainability at Denali

At Denali, sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s the essence of our business. We believe in replenishing the earth by repurposing organic materials, ensuring that today’s actions build a better tomorrow for future generations.

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From the Earth, Back to the Earth

In nature, waste doesn’t exist, and at Denali, we share the same philosophy. All organic byproducts we manage are valuable resources, transformed into Feed, Fuel and Fertilizer products that benefit the earth.

FEED

Denali turns organic materials into animal feed, reducing landfill.

FUEL

We turn organic materials into bioenergy, cutting emissions and boosting energy.

FERTILIZER

Denali creates fertilizers from waste, improving soil health.

In nature, the concept of "waste" does not exist. We believe the same at Denali.

As a Leader Empowering the Circular Economy

As an important contributor to the circular economy, Denali views what others consider “waste” as a valuable resource. Our role in the U.S. EPA Wasted Food Scale spans all recycling pathways. After waste prevention, upcycling and recovery, we ensure that there are options to divert organic byproducts and “close the loop” by recycling organic “wastes” into valuable products.

WASTE PREVENTION

Preventing waste by producing, ordering and serving what is needed results smarter resource use from the beginning.

DONATE

Ensuring food products that are unsold or uneaten are distributed to feed people

UPCYCLE

Repurposing edible food and scraps into new food products

LEAVE UNHARVESTED

Leaving crops unharvested reduces waste, avoids processing and improves soil health.

FEED ANIMALS

Feeding animals can replace traditional feed and reduce environmental impacts.

ANAEROBIC DIGESTION

Anaerobic digestion breaks down organic waste, capturing methane for energy and producES compost or fertilizer.

COMPOST

Composting is an aerobic process that creates compost, improvES soil health, reduces erosion and increases water retention.

APPLY TO FARM LAND

Applying organic byproducts to farm land adds nutrient value as natural fertilizers and are spread, injected or sprayed on farm land enhancing soil health.

Learn more about the U.S. EPA’s Wasted Food Scale by visiting our blog.

Our Focus

Our core business is sustainability. However, in 2022, we decided to formalize our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey by identifying five Focus Areas to guide our priorities and initiatives within the company.

Focus Areas
Priorities & Initiatives
Focus Areas

CLIMATE

Priorities & Initiatives
  • Greenhouse gas emissions and carbon transition
  • Energy and fuel utilization
Focus Areas

Waste & Circularity

Priorities & Initiatives
  • Waste management
  • Toxic emissions and pollution
Focus Areas

our people

Priorities & Initiatives
  • Employee experience
  • Human capital management
  • Workforce health and safety
Focus Areas

Our Communities

Priorities & Initiatives
  • Community involvement
  • Volunteerism
Focus Areas

Compliance & Oversight

Priorities & Initiatives
  • Ethics and compliance
  • Data privacy and security

Learn More About Our Sustainable Practices

Stay informed about Denali’s progress and initiatives. Download our latest sustainability report to see how we are making a difference.