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Rogue Creamery Ranked #1 on Oregon Business’ 2022 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon The list comprises sustainably- minded companies with a strong culture and happy workforce Central Point, OR | June 13, 2022 | Press Release R ogue Creamery is thrilled to announce that it has been ranked at the very top of Oregon Business Magazine’s annual list of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in the state. Though the Central Point-based cheesemaker has consistently made the list for 13 years in a row, this is the first year Rogue Creamery has placed first. Oregon Business annually showcases companies and nonprofits whose employees rate their employers’ sustainability efforts highly. Ninkasi Brewing, Elephants Delicatessen, and Energy Trust of Oregon are among other prominent Oregon companies to make the list. “It means so much to be ranked the number one Green Workplace in Oregon. It’s a testament to the care and dedica - tion of our staff to making championship-worthy cheese in a responsible and forward-thinking way,” says President and Lead Cheesemaker of Rogue Creamery, David Gremmels. Rogue Creamery became Oregon’s first B-Corporation in 2014 and has been on the cutting edge of sustainability ever since. Since 2017, Rogue has ranked in the top 10% (and by 2021, the top 5%) of B Corps worldwide for its impact on people and planet. “Rogue Creamery uses cheese as our force for good in the world,” continues Gremmels, “balancing purpose with profit and considering the broader, community-wide impact of everything we do.” The award also comes on the 1-year anniversary of the prestigious recognition from the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy: the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for
“It means so much to be ranked the number one Green Workplace in Oregon.” - David Gremmels
President & Lead Cheesemaker of Rogue Creamery, David Gremmels overlooks Rogue Creamery’s recent solar panel installation.
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