Our why
Adopting sustainable practices isn't just a responsible choice, it's a strategic move to future proof your organisation, ensuring your food and drink offer reflects the demands of consumers, that your supply chains are fit for purpose, and your staff are ready for the challenge ahead.
Don't just take our word for it. The research showing the value of taking action on your sustainability ambitions is growing:
Over 50% of UK workers say sustainability is a driving factor when choosing who to work for.
33% of Brits are willing to spend more in venues with strong sustainability credentials.
Nearly 70% of UK diners expect ethical sourcing of food and drink.
Demand is building and we're here to help. We offer a growing array of resources and support - including our Better Choices and Net Zero Menu recently introduced to further support you, our valued customers, in making responsible purchasing decisions.
Defining Better Choices
We've designed a selection of Better Choices harnessing independent sustainability data on our food and drink suppliers and on our products.
Standout Suppliers
Marked with a heart symbol in our Product Catalogue, these products are sourced from suppliers with proven sustainability efforts—either fully onboarded and scoring at least Good Progress in our annual assessment, done in partnership with our assessment partner, Responsibly, or they're newer producers already showing strong sustainability credentials. Choose these products for Producer Stories worth shouting about, while supporting producers making good progress in their sustainability journeys.
Low Carbon
Marked with a leaf symbol, these products have a low carbon intensity scoring an A Rating - Very Low Carbon or B Rating - Low Carbon as measured by our partner, My Emissions. Emissions considered cover farming, processing, packaging, and transport. Choose for a more responsible choice, taking you one step closer to Net Zero.
Net Zero Menu
Alongside easily identifiable Low Carbon and Standout Suppliers, we've put together our Net Zero Menu. The Menu complies ingredients which are rated Very Low and Low Carbon by our partner My Emissions.
For a Very Low Carbon product, this means that its carbon intensity is anywhere between 0 and 1.6249 kgCO2e/kg. On the other hand, for a Low Carbon product, this means that its carbon intensity is anywhere between 1.625 and 2.749 kgCO2e/kg.
The selection is curated, meaning not all Very Low and Low Carbon products in our range are added to the Net Zero Menu. Instead, products selected include those which can be used as new ingredients or substitutes - helping you get creative with a purpose.
The benefits
Choosing products available from Standout Suppliers is a great way to ensure that you have Producer Stories worth shouting about - be it your website, social media channels, or your quarterly team meetings. Chances are that by choosing to buy products from a Standout Supplier, you will also be working with a supplier aligned with your values as they are making good progress in addressing sustainability in their business too.
Looking to make a more significant impact on your emissions? Options from our Low Carbon and Net Zero Menu ranges are a Better Choice - designed to support you in identifying products that contribute to low-carbon dishes, and ultimately reduce your overall emissions. Why? Because as a food business, it's highly likely that the emissions attributable to your food and drink supply are the most significant source of your total emissions.
Limitations and future improvements
Active supplier engagement is key to being recognised as a Standout Supplier, and we're committed to ongoing collaboration to verify and strengthen sustainability practices across our supply base.
Ready to embed sustainability in your menu? Explore the full selection of Better Choices in our latest Catalogue here and join us in championing sustainability in the food industry.
