While vulnerable to climate change impacts, the global food system is also a significant emissions contributor. We’re taking bold action and have committed to targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative, to reduce our emissions company-wide, across our operations and supply chain.

In 2022, 100% of the electricity we purchased for use across our manufacturing sites was produced from renewable sources. All of our manufacturing sites are ISO15001 accredited for energy management and we have an energy management system that has helped us to identify key opportunities to reduce our footprint, such as on-site solar panels, LED lights and smart charging opportunities for electric vehicles.

We recognise that there is still much more to be done to reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in line with climate science. To deliver on these ambitions, we are modernising, sharing best practices among our production sites and exploring new and emerging technologies.

For instance, our Teesside manufacturing site has begun a feasibility study looking at switching from pure natural gas to a blend with hydrogen in our fryers. Although not yet a live pilot, the study will provide a theoretical understanding of feasibility, cost and the modifications to equipment and operational procedures that would be required to potentially switch production lines to 100% hydrogen. We will also shrae our learnings with our other production sites and also in due course with our industry through our partners at The Food and Drink Federation.

Like most food companies, a significant part of our total greenhouse gas footprint comes from the Scope 3 emissions in our supply chain. Read more about our work to reduce one element of our carbon footprint through our partnerships with our potato growers and Farmacy in our Supporting Sustainable Agriculture case study.