Tulip Ltd has announced commitments to tackling plastic usage and food waste as part of its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy.
The commitments from the Danish Crown-owned manufacturer form a crucial element of its ‘Feeding the World’ programme, which aspires to create a sustainable future for meat in the global market by rethinking solutions for the entire value chain, from farm to fork.
Commitment 1 – UK Plastics Pact
Tulip Ltd has signed up to The UK Plastics Pact, which means it has committed to hit a series of targets by 2025.
The targets include using 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging, ensuring that 70% of plastic packaging is effectively recycled or composted.
Marcus Gover, chief executive, Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), said: “We welcome Tulip’s commitment to reduce plastic waste.
“Through The UK Plastics Pact we are working together with governments, citizens and business to transform the way we make, use and dispose of plastic so that we retain its value, particularly in reducing food waste, but prevent it from polluting the environment.”
Commitment 2 – Food Waste
Research from WRAP indicates that 100,000 tonnes of pork products which could have been eaten are thrown away every year.
Tulip is now a signatory of The Friends of Champions 12.3 network, formally pledging alignment to the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to reduce global food waste by 50% by 2030.
As one of the steps towards reaching the SDG food waste goal, Tulip has signed a partnership agreement with the charity FareShare to help manage surplus food generated within its production facilities.
FareShare works to ensure fit-for-consumption food is re-distributed to charities and community groups instead of being wasted.
Andrew Wright, head of CSR, Tulip Ltd, says: “These initial partnerships with WRAP, Friends of Champions 12.3 and FareShare are a great starting point for our new CSR policy.
“Our role as farmers and food manufacturers is to feed the world sustainably and responsibly for generations to come.
“Our CSR policy will provide a clear set of values to help us further inspire trust and loyalty from our people and partners, reaffirming our commitment to working in local communities and supporting our aim to be a preferred employer of choice.”
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