The report highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability, education, and being one of the best places to work nationally and regionally
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., (October 14, 2024) – Restaurant Technologies released its second corporate impact report highlighting the organization’s accomplishments in sustainability, workplace culture, and DE&I initiatives. The report includes the 314 million pounds of waste oil recycled in 2023, several national and regional best workplace awards, and the hundreds of thousands raised for secondary education through its educational foundation.
“We strive to be the best organization we can be by engaging our partners in building a more sustainable world, empowering our employees by listening to their feedback, and ensuring that we have an inclusive workplace with diverse ideas from different backgrounds,” said Jeff Kiesel, President and Chief Executive Officer.
With the support of renewable energy partners such as Chevron Renewable Energy Group, Restaurant Technologies shows its commitment to sustainability by converting 100% of used cooking oil collected from its 45,000 customers into renewable diesel or biodiesel. In 2023, the company helped save about 26.7 million pounds of trash, more than 8 million cubic feet of landfill space, reduced petroleum diesel usage by more than 40 million gallons and helped avoid more than 1 billion pounds in CO2e emissions.
“Sustainability is at the core of what we do. As an industry leader, we have the responsibility to lead with our initiatives and make a positive impact in the world,” said Diana Geseking, General Counsel and chair of the Restaurant Technologies’ ESG committee.
In 2024, the organization was recognized nationally by Newsweek in three categories: America’s Greatest Workplaces, America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and America’s Best Workplaces for Mental Health. It was also recognized regionally by the Minneapolis St-Paul Business Journal as a Best Place to Work for the fourth time.
“We want to make sure our employees feel heard and that their ideas are being implemented where possible,” said Alissa Partee, Chief People Officer. “Companies are only as good as the people who help build it. We are honored by all the recognition received this year as a great workplace.”
One of those initiatives that matter to employees is the Restaurant Technologies’ Educational Foundation that has raised over $600 thousand since its inception in 2013. The foundation has awarded 84 scholarships to the children of Restaurant Technologies’ employees. Employees, board members, and suppliers all contribute to the fund over the year. In 2023 and 2024, Kiesel matched all donations.
To learn more about Restaurant Technologies and the 2024 Corporate Impact Report, visit the sustainability page on rti-inc.com.
Media contact:
David Cheng
Public Relations Manager
Restaurant Technologies
612-308-9360 | [email protected]
About Restaurant Technologies
Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of commercial kitchen solutions for over 45,000 customers nationwide. Since 1999, its Total Oil Management and AutoMist® solutions help “Control the Kitchen Chaos” for quick-service and full-service restaurant chains, independent restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, resorts, casinos, hospitals, and more. By automating the hardest tasks in the kitchen, Restaurant Technologies improves food quality, safety, and efficiency for its customers.
Total Oil Management eliminates the manual handling of cooking oil through an automated solution that delivers, stores, filters, monitors, and removes oil. Restaurant Technologies also works with renewable energy partners to recycle used cooking oil into renewable fuels for a more sustainable business. AutoMist automates hood and flue cleaning to reduce fire risk and create a cleaner, safer work environment.
Headquartered in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Restaurant Technologies is privately held and operates 41 depots nationwide with more than 1,500 employees. For more information, visit www.rti-inc.com, or follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or X @RTIoil.
