Climate Change Data

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