Food Chain - Issue 207 - August 2025 | Page 64

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detail.“ Back in 2020, we began measuring our Scope 1 and 2 emissions and have since reduced them by approximately 25 percent. Over the last couple of years, we have also started measuring our Scope 3 emissions, which are slightly more challenging to control as they are emitted by our supply chain. In January 2024, we hired our first full-time sustainability officer to strategically drive our commitment by setting short- and long-term emissions reduction targets that adhere to the guidelines of the Paris Agreement. Our sustainability officer is also responsible for developing and implementing a measurable sustainability strategy, as well as monitoring and reporting progress to the board.
“ Furthermore, we recently finished working on our emissions reduction modelling program which is integrated into our sales growth targets from now until 2050. The program models every possible action we can take across Scope 1, 2 and 3, accounting for external influences on our sustainability efforts and results, such as UK policy and consumer trends. This has highlighted the challenges ahead.
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