BOSTON — Citing the company's increasing commitment to integrating sustainability efforts enterprise-wide, Ceres' board of directors has announced it has approved Dunkin' Brands Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, as the newest member to join the Ceres company network.
Dunkin' Brands is among the more than 80 member companies that are part of the Ceres network. Ceres, a leading coalition of investors, environmental groups and public interest organizations, works with companies to address a variety of sustainability challenges, including global climate change.
"Dunkin' Brands has demonstrated positive steps toward creating an effective sustainability program," said Ceres president Mindy Lubber. "There are significant opportunities for the company to integrate sustainability throughout its business and Ceres is excited to work with Dunkin' Brands to help advance its social and environmental efforts."
Beginning in 2006, Dunkin' Brands has instituted various initiatives to demonstrate its long-term commitment to corporate social responsibility. Among these efforts include:
- In 2008, the company opened its first LEED certified store and is helping franchisees improve energy efficiency through state-of-the-art technologies.
- Responding to consumer interest in healthy food choices, the company formed a Nutrition Advisory Board in 2007 and recently introduced new better-for-you product offerings for Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins customers.
- Sourcing its line of hot and iced espresso beverages from 100 percent Fair Trade Certified coffee beans.
