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Solid Gold!

August 18, 2017 By Justin

Gold 2017_Sustainability at Work

 

 

 

 

Food in Bloom, as well as the other brands under the VT Group umbrella, recently received certification by the city of Portland’s Sustainability at Work Program, as a sustainable business, earning Gold Level by meeting over 45 actions and criteria. Sustainable purchasing practices, reduction and recycling programs, employee engagement and education, energy efficiency equipment, and community giveback opportunities helped VT Group earn recognition as a positively impactful Portland business.

Some of the major keystones we are most proud of:

o             We purchase products and proteins from local farmers and ranchers, with an emphasis on organic and sustainable sourcing when possible.

o             We purchase seafood from sustainable sources.

o             We utilize 100% renewable energy for our electricity use at our facility.

o             We custom built our new facility with sustainability in mind; HVAC, lighting, and kitchen equipment are Energy Star certified.

o             We proudly maintain two neighborhood bio-swales in SE Portland; part of Portland’s Green Street Steward program.

o             We recycle and compost on-site at catering events, as well as at our facility.

o             We have worked with, donated, sponsored or provided in-kind services/products to over 150 community and non-profit organizations in 2016.

 

For information on how your business can get involved in Portland’s Sustainability at Work Program, head to their website, to learn more about best practices, and view their wealth of resources.

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2010 SE 8th Avenue • Portland, OR 97214
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Food In Bloom Catering is a proud entity of VT Group: Oregon’s premier hospitality purveyor. VT Group provides casual to high-end, full-service catering, event production and facility management. VT Group’s flagship brands include Vibrant Table Catering & Events, Food in Bloom Catering, f&b catering, and Vibrant Flowers. VT Group also manages several of the city’s most beautiful and diverse spaces including four event venues and three cafe locations in the Portland Metro area. Our mission is to foster exemplary relationships within our community, developing and maintaining quality connections with partners who share our same ambition, drive and values.
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