Greening the Supply Chain
We aim to develop strong relationships with our suppliers to
help ensure that supplies of goods and services used in our
business are sustainable, local where viable, and that we continue
to obtain the best value in terms of cost, quality, service and
innovation.
2012 Achievements
- Improved the recycling ratio from 36% to 54% which resulted in
387 tonnes reduction to landfill waste. This was due to a recycling
scheme that included having our food waste collected separately and
re-used as green energy
- Introduced re-useable food supply containers that saved an
estimated 25 tonnes per annum in reduced cardboard wastage
2013 Objectives
- To continue to reduce landfill waste by more recycling and/or
diversion to from landfill initiatives. The target has been set at
61% recycling ratio by the end of 2013
- To look at reducing the number of deliveries to our estate
saving on the CO2 impact