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Mack presents sustainability as part of its manufacturing and business operations, with a focus on environmental stewardship, employee well-being, and long-term resource management. Its stated approach includes continuous improvement, compliance, prevention, and transparency. The company says it has an Environmental Management System, ISO 14001 certification at its Southern Division facilities, and an Environmental Leader designation from the State of Vermont. Across its operations, it reports work on energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, sustainable sourcing, safety, and community initiatives.

Darby Mack Sustainability Actions

Environmental management system

Mack has developed a comprehensive Environmental Management System (EMS) to systematically track and reduce the environmental impacts of our operations. This commitment earned Mack the designation of Environmental Leader by the State of Vermont—only the third manufacturer in the state to receive this distinction. We’re also proud to be ISO 14001 certified at our Southern Division facilities, demonstrating our adherence to globally recognized environmental standards.

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Lighting and equipment upgrades

Replaced over 2,100 lighting fixtures with energy-efficient LED and fluorescent technologies across multiple facilities. Converted exterior floodlights and indoor fluorescent lighting to LEDs. Installed motion sensors and T5 lighting in the Pownal warehouse. Installed variable frequency drives on presses to improve power control. Installed smart meters at the Cavendish plant, resulting in a 12% energy reduction (527,000 kWh saved). Upgraded IT hardware to more energy-efficient systems and replaced LCD monitors with energy-efficient LED monitors.

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Waste and recycling measures

Reuse/recycle: 935,000 lbs/year of plastic resin, 669,000 lbs/year of sheet metal, and 275,200 lbs/year of cardboard/packaging. Installed right-sized packaging-on-demand systems to reduce cardboard waste. Reduced paper and ink cartridge use at E. Arlington through new inkjet printer and digital HR documentation. Installed 10 green recycling bins in conference rooms and cafeteria for zero-sort recycling. Recycled food storage and computer packaging waste and diverted significant volumes of hazardous and non-hazardous waste through advanced recycling initiatives.

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Water and heating reductions

Replaced 105 windows, 7 overhead/entry doors, and removed 35 windows at the Cavendish facility. Achieved a 57% reduction in heating oil usage, from 80,000 to 34,000 gallons/year.

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Environmental stewardship projects

Developed a Pellet Loss Prevention Plan and updated stormwater and hazardous waste protocols. Built and installed bat boxes to support biodiversity and combat white-nose syndrome. Moved smoking areas to improve air quality and encourage use of outdoor green spaces. Participated in annual Black River spring clean-up, water quality testing, habitat assessment, and fish stocking.

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Darby Mack Sustainability Commitments

2030

Cut CO2 emissions per vehicle km

Reduce CO2 emissions per vehicle km by 40% by 2030.

2030

Increase zero emission sales

35% of sales to be Zero Emission Vehicles by 2030.

2040

Climate neutral supply chains

Achieve climate neutral supply chains by 2040.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Darby Mack is committed to advancing these Global Goals to promote prosperity for people & planet.

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