Food Chain - Issue 204 - February 2025 | Page 120

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Most notably , Dovecote Park has recently unveiled its promising Net Zero by 2035 pathway . The main objective of
this initiative is to collect the foundational data necessary for devising a strategic roadmap for the company ’ s beef suppliers to reach Net Zero by 2035 . While previous efforts by governmental bodies , levy boards , and academia have aimed to
establish the average carbon footprint for beef , this project seeks to offer more detailed insights for every producer in the Dovecote Park supply chain . This marks the first instance where a beef processor is planning to collect farm emissions and carbon sequestration data from its entire supplier network . In August 2021 , Dovecote Park began collecting carbon footprints utilizing SRUC ’ s Agrecalc Carbon Calculator . The initial objective for the first year was to acquire carbon footprint data from 150
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Community engagement
Beyond environmental sustainability , Dovecote Park is dedicated to positively impacting its local community and team members . For instance , the company regularly donates to its registered charity partner , The Prince of Wales Hospice , and allows employees to nominate their chosen charity partners for donations raised each month through activities like dress-down Fridays , coffee mornings , and more . In addition , Dovecote Park offers its employees access to the Y30 members club , a group of Yorkshirebased businesses that are ambitious , innovative , and passionate about Yorkshire . This initiative not only involves the company in promoting Yorkshire businesses but also provides employees with opportunities to enjoy discounts throughout the Yorkshire region .
Dovecote Park ’ s long-standing dedication to British agriculture , animal welfare , and environmental stewardship has cemented its reputation as a leading force in the UK meat industry . ■
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