Greencore commits to making all packaging recyclable by 2025

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Greencore, a manufacturer of convenience foods in the UK, has outlined a new sustainability strategy that includes a range of pledges across the areas of sourcing, manufacturing, and community engagement.

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The pledges include commitments that all of the group’s packaging will be recyclable or reusable by 2025, that food waste will be reduced by 50% by 2030, and that Greencore will operate with net-zero emissions by 2040. Other commitments include:

  • A fully recyclable sandwich skillet will be developed and brought to market in 2021.
  • A deforestation-free supply chain by 2025.
  • All raw materials will be sustainably sourced by 2030.
  • All surplus products will be donated to local communities by 2022.
  • Product development will be equally split between animal protein versus plant-rich alternatives by 2030.

Patrick Coveney, chief executive of Greencore, said: “At Greencore, we are passionate about playing our part in building a fairer and more resilient food system for generations to come. We want to ensure that our actions and products make a real difference in improving people’s lives – whether it’s through the provision of tasty, healthier, affordable food, gainful employment or social development. The pledges that we have made reflect our long-term ambitions for sustainability, as well as our confidence that we can realise them.”