Dot's spirit of sustainability stems from the nature of our co-founders, Robert (RT) and Dorothy Tracy.
Raising 12 children in their Mt. Sterling home, the Tracys knew that every saved penny made a difference and they extended this philosophy into every aspect of their family business. If you left the copy machine running unattended or forgot to turn off the lights on your way out of the office, you were going to hear about it from Mr. Tracy.
As our business grows, so does our approach to energy conservation and our commitment to sustainability. We track everything from utilities and water usage to truck and rail miles to ensure we are doing our part to minimize our footprint on the planet.
Our Top Waste Elimination Methods
Our Sustainability Initiatives
Supplier Sustainability
When we pick up product at a manufacturing plant instead of the supplier's distribution center, we remove an average of 25,000 miles from Dot and our suppliers' supply chain annually. The product's freshness and integrity increase with this method as well.
We remove our suppliers' less-than-truckload (LTL) orders from the road, meaning fewer trucks are burning fuel and creating unnecessary carbon emissions. See how our business model helps suppliers save money and reduce their footprint.