Our commitment to sustainability comes to life, each and every day.

We generate clean, renewable, U.S.-made energy by repurposing bagasse—the fibrous material left after sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract juice. This clean-burning biofuel powers our sugar manufacturing facilities, with each ton of recycled bagasse producing the energy equivalent of 50 gallons of fuel oil.

Our innovative bagasse-burning boiler system, recognized with the Energy Institute’s prestigious Environment Award in 2008, set a new standard for emission control performance.

Aligning with our continued environmental efforts, Palm Beach County holds an “A” rating for air quality, while Hendry and Glades counties rank among the best of Florida’s 67 counties.

U.S. Sugar's farmers and employees are committed to responsible water stewardship through science-backed, effective environmental practices.

We are partners in protecting key watersheds, including Lake Okeechobee and the Florida Everglades.

We work closely with scientists and environmental agencies to understand and support the health of Lake Okeechobee. Research shows that the majority of water and nutrients entering the lake—approximately 95%—come from sources north of the lake, guiding how restoration efforts are planned and implemented.The water on our farms leaves cleaner than when it arrives.

Water used in our operations is carefully managed, and by the time it leaves our land, it’s been filtered through systems that significantly improve its quality.

Even the muck matters. We rely on over 245,000 acres of healthy, well-managed farmland to grow the crops that feed our communities—sugarcane, citrus and sweet corn. Caring for the soil means caring for the future.