We still use plastic based wraps for pallets and cases on the B2B side, however, this material is recyclable, and the case wrap is made from 50% recycled material. Eco-friendly alternatives are being developed, such as sugar cane bio film, we are keen to adopt these alternatives when application technology allows.
We buy our energy from 100% renewable sources and all our warehouse equipment, e.g. forklifts, is electric.
The majority of our carbon footprint is generated by our supply chain partners, e.g. hauliers. We continually challenge our partners on their carbon and CSR efforts. A few recent examples of our discussions are below:
- One of our bottling sites has an anaerobic digestion plant which generates its own energy.
- Our main haulier is exploring various fuel alternatives such as Liquid Natural Gas, and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil fueled vehicles.
- Our main glass bottle supplier has installed photovoltaic panels to assist with their energy needs. The solar plant provides 100% of the electricity during the day, contributing to more than 30% of the total daily consumption.
Sustainability is high on the agenda with all our suppliers and we try and choose the most sustainable options available to us.