SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE | MicroFridge

SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

We are wholeheartedly dedicated to fostering a positive impact. Our brand essence is rooted in the fundamental principles of sustainability. Our policy outlines our commitments, standards and practices, designed for our approach to environmental and social responsibility. We understand that the choices we make today intricately shape the landscape of tomorrow’s world.

Environmentally Friendly Consumption and Production

We are committed to maintaining and further developing our reverse logistics sustainability programs.

  • Materials recycling
  • Packaging (sealed air, bio-degradable materials)
  • Following Energy Star guidelines
  • Remaining 100% HFC Free

Reducing Carbon Footprint

Danby establishes sustainability by innovating with energy-efficient appliances, embracing renewables, optimizing our supply chain, reducing waste, and engaging employees to collectively minimize our carbon footprint and create a greener future.

  • Energy Efficient facilities
  • Sustainable Transportation
  • Waste Reduction and Recycling
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Changing to an environmentally friendly R600a gas

Reverse Logistics

Our products are either reworked into usable models and resold or stripped for parts and put into our direct-to-consumer parts program. Danby’s refurbishment program involves the following key aspects:

  • Inspection and Assessment
  • Repair and Restoration
  • Quality Control
  • Cleaning and Refurbishment
  • Warranty and Customer Assurance

Green Supply Chain Management

Danby is committed to Green Supply Chain Management, incorporating sustainability into all supply chain operations through various initiatives, such as:

  • Conversion from road to rail where possible
  • Transition to all water service where possible
  • Vendor management
  • Decarbonization initiatives
  • Final mile vehicle emissions
  • Green facilities and operations
  • Logistics Optimization

Community Impact

We engage with our community through philanthropy, sustainability practices, and aiding local businesses and charities. These efforts showcase Danby’s commitment to making a positive impact on the communities they serve.

  • Charitable Donations
  • Employee Volunteer Programs
  • Community Engagement
  • Local Economic Development
  • Disaster Relief Support

Ethical Business Practices

“Ethical working conditions are not a privilege, but a right. We always strive to do the right thing to make sure everyone in the Danby family, in Canada, US, and abroad, is treated with dignity and respect. Our Supplier Code of Conduct ensures our supply chain partners do the right thing as well.”– Jim Estill, Owner and CEO

  • Anti-Corruption Code of Conduct. We will only do business with reputable
  • companies in reputable jurisdictions
  • Vendor audits and quality assessments
  • On-Site audits, product testing and inspection
  • Non-Conformance reporting and management

Employee Experience

Danby embraces equal opportunity employment to ensure that every individual, regardless of their background or identity, has a fair chance to thrive and succeed within our organization.

  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Servant Leadership of management
  • Corporate code on conduct in support of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity in the workplace, for all employees

Operational Resilience

For us, operational resilience means ensuring seamless operations despite
challenges through risk assessment, redundancy, contingency planning, adaptability, and continuous improvement, ultimately upholding our brand’s reliability and
customer trust.

  • Business Continuity Initiatives
  • Labour Relations and Culture
  • People First Culture