CH&CO
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:145,703.9 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:391.9 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:108.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:145,203.3 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:33% of buildings
ESG Focus Areas
- Net Zero
- Reduce Waste
- Greenest Supply Chain Solution
- Culture of CSR Commitment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced relative scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 25.8% since 2021
- 33% reduction in food waste intensity per site since 2021
- 100% crockery usage across four Bupa sites within a year, eliminating disposable cups
Social Achievements
- Increased social value generated by CH&CO to £2.2m in 2022
- Launched Planet Ambassador scheme engaging 60 team members in sustainability initiatives
- Recruited 62 people facing long-term unemployment or requiring extra support to find work
Governance Achievements
- Established Risk Committee with climate and nature as key agenda items
- Revised procurement and supply chain policy to include robust sustainability measures and targets
- Maintained three-star rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Framework
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce food waste by 50%
- Reduce non-food waste by 25%
- Increase procurement from micro, small, medium enterprises (MSME) to 33%
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce CH&CO total energy consumption by 25% per FTE
- Source 100% renewable energy for buildings
- Reduce number of deliveries per site by 20%
Environmental Challenges
- Scope 3 emissions representing over 99.66% of total emissions
- Supply chain challenges limiting the number of sites operating under the consolidated delivery model
- Reluctance of suppliers to share commercially sensitive information for supply chain mapping
Mitigation Strategies
- Submitted science-based targets for greenhouse gas emissions
- Increased number of deliveries to support supply chain during global crisis
- Held webinars with suppliers to encourage participation in data sharing
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 62% of supply chain by spend completed ESG assessments
Responsible Procurement
- ESG assessments through Authenticate System
- Revised procurement and supply chain policy
- Partnership with Waste Knot to reduce farm-level food waste
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Framework, EcoVadis, CDP, Science Based Targets Initiative, Planet Mark
Certifications: Planet Mark, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2018, Achilles, Safecontractor, CHAS and RoSPA gold
Third-party Assurance: Planet Mark
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- All 17 SDGs
Initiatives contribute to all 17 SDGs through various aspects of the food system
Awards & Recognition
- Planet Mark 2022 Award for Sustainability Reporting
- Udine award for Best Plant-Based Menu (Gather & Gather, UCL)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:2,545,564 kWh
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Waste Reduction
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Social Value
- Employee Well-being
- Safety
Environmental Achievements
- Normalised reduction in Scope 1&2 emissions despite operational expansion.
- 0.6 tonne per £1m turnover reduction in food waste.
- 74% supplier spend now represented in ESG assessments (+12%).
- Some suppliers providing specific Scope 3 data.
- Proportion of low emission vehicles in fleet grew from 56% to 76%.
Social Achievements
- Additional 1320 hours of apprenticeships supported since 2022 (+41%).
- Small reduction in mean and median gender pay gap (-0.4%).
- Maintained strong safety scores.
- £4,155,462 social value contribution (0.9% turnover).
Governance Achievements
- Enhanced reporting and data transparency across the supply chain.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2040.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by £6m by 2025.
- 100% of sites accurately monitor food waste by 2025.
- 10% raw ingredients from organic or regenerative sources by 2025.
- Return 1% in social value by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Increased food waste due to increased reporting sites.
- Majority of suppliers in foundational ESG maturity level.
Mitigation Strategies
- Successfully navigated supply chain disruptions.
- Increased number of sites recording food waste for better data and action.
- Engaging with suppliers on ESG practices and net-zero targets.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 74% supplier spend represented in ESG assessments
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritising fish rated as best choice by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS)
- Avoiding the ‘Big 5’ fish species
- Recognising certified organic produce and regenerative produce
- Fairtrade, direct trade, and Rainforest Alliance certifications