SJF invests in companies making supply chains more sustainable and resilient while creating equitable economic opportunities.
SJF invests in companies improving the sustainability of the supply chain, from production through transportation, recovery, and second life. We also target models driving greater economic opportunity for working-class professionals and small businesses. Reverse logistics and the circular economy were focus areas for SJF’s early funds given the team’s expertise in recycling and reuse. Recognizing adjacent needs for transparency and sustainability in the forward supply chain, our thesis in the sector has expanded to now include both reverse and forward logistics.
Portfolio companies in SJF funds are enabling 24/7 supply chain visibility, eliminating empty miles traveled, reducing food waste, offering a sustainable alternative to Styrofoam for cold chain shipments, helping major retailers optimize customer returns, and creating thousands of quality entry-level jobs.
Reduce the carbon footprint of supply chains through greater efficiencies and better utilization of resources while improving the capacity and continuity of critical supply chains.
Decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills, reduce overuse of finite resources, and increase the lifespan of goods.
Drive economic growth for entry level workers and small businesses while improving job quality and safety. Promote equitable opportunity for lower-middle income (LMI) and minority workers and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs).
“Right now, we’re running our trucks empty half the time,” he said. “But when you order UberEats, the driver doesn’t leave his house, get the food and drive back empty handed. He goes to the next closest delivery.”
From tackling food insecurity to improving energy efficiency with cutting-edge technology, Lineage works to strategically integrate sustainability initiatives across its business to help address some of society’s biggest problems today.
Lineage is the fifth largest corporate user of installed on-site solar capacity in the U.S.
Tive saved a $500,000 pharmaceutical shipment by sending real-time alert notifications about the package moving outside acceptable temperature conditions, which the carrier was immediately able to address.
SJF has deeply engaged on workforce initiatives for ShipMonk’s large number of hourly workers
Diverted over 12,000 MT of single-use plastic packaging from landfills
Optoro helped a footwear brand kickstart a recycling program, funneling 99% of returned used inventory into a refurbished resale channel, which led to a 45% increase in financial recovery and $30 million in additional revenue for the footwear company.
Iron Sheepdog helped reduce the number of trucks needed per day, reducing cost, improving productivity, and lowering the overall environmental footprint of the project.
