Growing For The Future
DOING THE RIGHT THING, THE RIGHT WAY, FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Today, the challenges that people and planet face demand we take greater and faster action. Business as usual – particularly for the food and agriculture industries – will not secure the future the world needs.
We take our responsibility and opportunities to make a difference seriously. Growing for the Future is our plan for action. Our plan is organised around three pillars: our impact, our supply chain and our influence.
OUR IMPACT
Working to be a better business now and for future generations.
ENVIRONMENT
We commit to becoming net zero in our own operations (scope 1 & 2) by 2040 working to an approved (science-based target) and creating our own energy where we can.
WASTE
We are working to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (12.3) to halve food waste by 2030. We are committed to eliminating all edible food waste and partnering and collaborating to reduce, recycle and reuse waste and water resources.
PEOPLE
We will create an equitable and inclusive workforce aiming to achieve ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation by 2026.
COMMUNITY
Having a positive, lasting impact on our planet and the
people in our supply chain.
SUPPLY CHAIN EMISSIONS
We commit to becoming a net zero business by 2050 and will ensure our suppliers and customers are on the journey with us.
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING
We will work with our suppliers to meet our responsible sourcing standards and policies in human rights, animal welfare, climate and nature.
PACKAGING
We are working to improve our packaging recyclability rate from 85% to 100% and will reduce single-use packaging across the value chain through collaboration and innovation.
OUR INFLUENCE
Having a lasting impact on our wider stakeholders, playing our
part in the future of food.
COMMUNITY
The Billington Foundation, our charity, will collaborate with partners connected to the food and agriculture industry to have the greatest positive impact on young people.
HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE FOOD
We will actively innovate to continuously improve our consumers’ access to nutrition and choice.
FUTURE OF FOOD & AGRI
We recognise our unique position in food and agriculture and will play our part influencing change and advocating for a more sustainable food system.
