Sustainability

Sustainability Accreditations

Since 2019, we have had EcoVadis accreditation which rates performance
across four key areas of the business including environment, ethics, and sustainable procurement. In June
2024 we retained our Gold standard status, scoring within the top 2% of companies within our industry.

Reducing Energy

We are investing in our sites to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency.
Within the last year we have undertaken projects such as installing Voltage Optimisation across all of our
sites and replacing compressors to reduce electricity and gas use.

Minimising Waste

Wherever possible we donate our surplus stock to FareShare and Company shop. In
2023 we were recognised as a FareShare Leading Food Partner. We aim to send zero waste to landfill and
send green waste for spreading or livestock feed.

Water

Our farm in Colchester captures rainwater which is used to irrigate our tunnels and in 2023 we
spent £75k on Clean, Dry, Safe projects to reduce water usage across each of our manufacturing sites.

Transport

We have two electric HGV’s which are used to supply customers from our sites in Wigan and
Lichfield and emit significantly less emissions than conventional diesel trucks.

Raw Materials

All our raw material suppliers are accredited by either Global Gap, Red Tractor or
BRC to ensure they are meeting sustainable agricultural and/or good manufacturing practices.

Many of our leafy salad products are also LEAF certified to ensure sustainable agriculture and
farming throughout our supply chain.