Sipsmith
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:100% electricity from hydropower; gas from anaerobic digestion
Waste Generated:0.9 tonnes/month reduction in general waste
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Impact
- Governance (B Corp Certification)
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced general waste by 0.9 tonnes per month.
- Installed a new cooling system, switching from mains water to recycled water.
- Switched to green electricity tariff (hydropower) and low-impact renewable gas (Anaerobic Digestion).
- Reduced packaging across some product ranges.
- Implemented waste separation and recycling programs.
- Partnered with Carbon Trust to evaluate carbon footprint.
Social Achievements
- Partnership with Imperial College London to produce and donate hand sanitizer to NHS and local authorities (12,085 units).
- Donated £47,000 in profits from ready-to-drink G&T cans and pre-batched martinis to The Drinks Trust and Hospitality Action.
- Collaboration with Cockpit Arts and London Craft Week to support craftspeople.
- Created a Diversity & Inclusion steering group and strategy.
Governance Achievements
- Amended Articles of Association to prioritize shareholders, customers, employees, community, and the environment.
- Working towards B Corp certification.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve B Corp certification
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing carbon footprint across the value chain.
- Improving water usage onsite.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing responsible water management practices (new cooling system).
- Partnering with Carbon Trust to set science-based targets for greenhouse gas emissions.
- Switching to renewable energy sources (hydropower and anaerobic digestion).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local and environmentally conscious suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: B Corp