Raising the Bar will provide Ontario's food and beverage processors with a framework and tools to improve their economic, environmental and social performance. With the help of Raising the Bar, businesses can bridge the gap between ideas and action.

Reduced environmental footprint

• Reduced consumption of energy and water
• Reduced generation of wastes, air emissions and wastewater
• Reduced environmental exposures
• Reduced packaging

Improved competitiveness and profitability

• Cost reduction
• Operational efficiency
• Productivity improvements
• Business risk reduction
• Attraction and retention of key talent
• Enhanced brand reputation
• Increased market share