Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Became Climate Neutral in 2020
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 400 tonnes through plant-based meals in one month
• Donated 98,158kg of food, equivalent to 233,711 meals, saving 61,541kg CO2e from landfill
• Printed weekly magazines on Carbon Balanced Paper, offsetting 30,800 kg CO2e

Social Achievements

• Donated over 3,664,809 school meals through One Feeds Two, exceeding the target of 1.8 million
• Delivered over 100,000 discounted meals to NHS frontline workers
• Supported key frontline NHS workers with priority boxes and an ongoing discount
• Organized the largest ever community event - MC Coastal Clean, collecting over 34,000 liters of rubbish
• Launched next-day care boxes to support customers in isolation

Governance Achievements

• Became a certified B Corporation in 2018
• Increased female representation in senior levels and across the company

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased demand during the pandemic put pressure on the supply chain and packaging
• Packaging improvements were delayed due to the pandemic

Mitigation Strategies

• Worked with suppliers to meet increased demand without compromising quality
• Planned to focus on packaging improvements in 2021
• Found a solution to cracked eggs that also removes plastic from boxes

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Working with ethical and responsible suppliers
• Supporting British farmers
• SEDEX membership

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1: No Poverty
• Goal 2: Zero Hunger
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Mindful Chef's initiatives align with these goals through food donations, climate neutrality efforts, and community partnerships.

Awards & Recognition

• The Grocer Gold Awards
• Quality Food Awards
• Lloyds Bank National Business Awards
• Feel-Good Brands List 2020
• The Veggie Awards 2020
• Top 100 Startups 100
• Startups Top 20
• Sunday Times Tech Track 100
• Women's Health Awards top 30 Best Health Food Products
• Finalist in the Growing Business Awards