Linden Foods sustainability plan is called GreenTrack, and it is the certified and accountable promise that we give to our farmers, people and customers, to ensure that we stay focused on a sustainable future. We are big enough to deliver and small enough to care.
GreenTrack is our strategy for embedding sustainability in all we do. It is our plan, our future. It has agriculture and the environment, customers, colleagues, and communities at its heart.
Sustainability is about doing business better. GreenTrack is our plan for doing just that. For the first time, we have a strategy that encompasses those elements of the business which will drive our sustainability journey.
GreenTrack is our strategy for embedding sustainability in all we do. It is our plan, our future. It has agriculture and the environment, customers, colleagues, and communities at its heart.
Sustainability is about doing business better. GreenTrack is our plan for doing just that. For the first time, we have a strategy that encompasses those elements of the business which will drive our sustainability journey.
* Our Supply-Chain
* Our Environment
* Our Food
* Our Colleagues and Communities
We have set targets across the four pillars to drive the transition to total sustainability. These range from energy reduction to apprenticeship schemes, from on-farm carbon footprints to salt reduction.
· our success in the Arena NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey as a top-rated red meat company
· our ‘GreenTrack’ farmer, who was runner up in the M&S Farmer of the Year
· one of our apprentices, who received the Recognition Award at the Northern Ireland 2012 Apprentice of the Year Awards
“Linden Foods is committed to operating in a responsible and sustainable way in everything we do. We have always known the importance of sustainable farming practices and minimizing waste. We ensure our colleagues are valued and rewarded with a safe and challenging workplace, with opportunities to train and develop. The launch of GreenTrack formalises our commitment to sustainable business practices and ensures this approach is central to our strategic decision making. Sustainability is important to us, to our customers, to our staff and colleagues, and to future generations. We are proud to be leading by example with this new programme."
Linden Foods is a market leader in the fresh meat processing industry, sourcing and processing top quality beef and lamb for customers throughout Europe.
We are aware of the difference our company can make, and we endeavour to operate responsibly in all we do. The below constitutes our policy statement on how we aim to undertake our activities and processes in a sustainable and responsible manner.
We are aware of the impact our activities have on the environment. We will exert strong levels of control over our operations, driving reductions in carbon footprints and operate as efficiently as possible. We will eliminate unnecessary single use plastics whilst driving packaging advancements reducing customer waste.
Our people are our most valuable assets contributing to the success of the business. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment. We strive to ensure that we are making a relevant positive difference in our local community, while supporting our local charities through volunteering and donations through fundraising activities.
To lead on the sustainable development of our Supply Chain, sourcing raw materials that have been produced responsibly, through innovative production techniques, supplying a security of supply for the future and our partners.
Food safety is at the heart of our business, alongside quality, integrity and Innovation. We take pride in the quality of the products we produce and strive to delight our customers with innovative new products which meet the demands of our customers. Through continued investment in R&D we will work to minimise waste, and bring improved product shelf life.
“For the first time, we have a strategy which encompasses those elements of the business which will drive our sustainability journey.”
Conor Dolan
Environmental Officer