Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Customer
• Community
• Environment

Environmental Achievements

• 47% recyclability rate through First Mile, resulting in 276.97 tonnes of CO2 offset
• 31,358 meals saved from the bin through Too Good To Go, equating to 15 flights of CO2e saved
• 70% decrease in paper usage in the last 3 years

Social Achievements

• Launched a comprehensive wellbeing program including Mental Health First Aiders, Retail Trust access, and wellbeing focus days
• Implemented a variety of reward and recognition initiatives, including the Dynamic Awards and Leadership Recognition Programme
• Provided equal bonus to all employees
• Offered 20% discount to NHS staff
• Donated £10,000 to Place2be charity
• Donated over 1000 kgs of bread pudding to local charities
• Donated just over £3000 to Buglife

Governance Achievements

• Robust policies in place to ensure equal rights for all employees
• All staff provided with equality training

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing energy consumption and switching to greener solutions
• Minimising waste across all stores
• Reducing packaging usage

Mitigation Strategies

• Partnership with First Mile for recycling
• Partnership with Too Good To Go to reduce food waste
• Introduction of LED lights
• New procedures in managing electricity in store
• Regular testing and checking of bakery and shop equipment
• Use of FSC approved wooden cutlery and paper straws
• Investment in digital solutions to reduce paper usage
• Optimising logistics and travel routes to reduce carbon emissions
• Use of rainwater harvesting systems
• Investment in tracking software to reduce fuel burn

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Partnership with Vestey, aligning on key sustainable values

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Bronze award from First Mile for recycling