Our accomplishments
A new cup, a great help for the environment.
We’ve changed the design of our 500 g containers for all our products. The new format is a boost for the environment…and our transport and warehousing logistics!
[...]Desjardins Sustainable Development Prizes
In 2009, Produits de marque Liberté inc. of Saint-Hubert earned the Desjardins Sustainable Development Prize for Western Québec
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Product distribution
In 2010, Liberté implemented RoadNet, a software to manage distribution activities and curb their environmental impacts.
[...]Information technologies
Our strategy to curb the impacts of our information technologies is based on the recommendations and principles of the World Wildlife Fund. We therefore dispose of our computer equipment and cellular telephones responsibly and implemented a recycled ink cartridge purchasing system for our printers.
[...]Reduction in milk losses
In 2009, the management team at the Brossard plant implemented a plan to drastically reduce milk losses in an effort to meet industry standards and increase the profitability and viability of the plant, which has been in operation since 1964. Involving employees and management, this mobilizing approach was used to draft a report to analyze and follow up on milk losses and set out a list of priority projects to curb their occurrence.
[...]Refurbished office furniture
To furnish our corporate headquarters in Saint-Hubert, Liberté purchased 28 refurbished work stations.
[...]Energy efficiency
In 2009, our Quebec distribution centre and corporate headquarters moved to a new building in Saint-Hubert in which Liberté was able to implement energy efficiency measures to better control costs and reduce its energy consumption
[...]Reduction in secondary packaging
In 2008, by using cardboard trays instead of preformed boxes to package yogurt cups, the Brossard plant reduced its cardboard consumption by 50 tonnes/year
[...]Internal waste management
Liberté received the ICI ON RECYCLE! certification from RECYC-QUÉBEC
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