Aspire Bakeries shares 2024 sustainability report

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Aspire Bakeries shares 2024 sustainability report

2 Oct 2025

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LOS ANGELES — Aspire Bakeries — parent company to brands such as La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer and Pennant — released its 2024 sustainability report, detailing its progress and long-standing commitment to its core values and corporate social responsibility.

“This report highlights our accomplishments in 2024 and reaffirms our commitments now and into the future,” said Tyson Yu, CEO of Aspire Bakeries. “Contributing to a healthier planet is a top priority. Thank you to our teams who work diligently every day to live our core values and advance our sustainability efforts.”

Last year, the baking company undertook initiatives across its network to promote more sustainable and healthier communities. This included a facility-wide upgrade to an industrial R-22 refrigeration system that uses ammonia, a sustainable refrigerant that does not contribute to global warming or impact the ozone layer.

Aspire Bakeries diverted more than 95% of its waste from landfills and reduced its carbon emissions by more than 15%.

By replacing this system, Aspire Bakeries reduced its carbon footprint by nearly 2%, marking its largest sustainability initiative in the company’s history.

Additionally, Aspire Bakeries completed two energy efficiency projects in California: thermal insulation at its Van Nuys bakery and panel cooling replacements at its Stockton location.

The thermal insulation project involved installing insulated blankets on valves, strainers and other equipment relevant during a thermal audit. The panel cooling project replaced coolers for 12 electric panels, resulting in an 85% reduction in electricity use. Combined, both projects reduced Aspire Bakeries greenhouse gas emissions by more than 15%, equating to 194 metric tons of CO2 per year.

The company also focused of reducing food waste by partnering with consultants to identify opportunities for improvement, including increasing recycling and lowering costs. By collaborating with consultants and fellow bakery teams, Aspire Bakeries diverted more than 95% of its waste from landfill, and five of its bakeries achieved zero waste.

View the full Aspire Bakeries 2024 sustainability report.

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