CJ Lang recognised for sustainability efforts

The Green Apple Awards recognise environmental endeavour among companies, councils, communities, and countries. The awards are supported by the Environment Agency, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, the Chartered Institution for Wastes Management, and other independent bodies.

CJ Lang and Son and Gatechurch have: saved almost 67 tonnes of food from going to waste, carbon emission savings of 244 tonnes CO2e, helped over 2,600 families and individuals, received on average 100 visitors per day, and given out the equivalent of 37,000 meals.

Colin Chapman, distribution director, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have received this Green Apple Award. Our internal teams have been working tirelessly on environmental and CSR initiatives for many years. This award goes some way to recognising all their hard work.”

CJ Lang has now been invited to have its winning paper published in The Green Book, the leading international work of reference on environmental best practice, so that others can follow its example and learn from its achievements.

The company will be presented with a trophy and certificate in March.