Linden Foods is a core part of the Fane Valley family. GreenTrack 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 environment
· our customers
· 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 and processes can have on the environment. We wish to exert strong levels of control over our operations, driving reductions in carbon and water footprints, and operating as efficiently as possible.
Our people are our most valuable assets. We are committed to offering them a safe, rewarding and challenging workplace, with lots of opportunities for training and development. We ensure we are in full compliance with ethical codes in regard to welfare, and operate an environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. The health and wellbeing of every employee is important—they have access to the occupational nurse and membership of their own personal healthcare plan.
We have established close links with a number of local colleges and universities, providing their students with the opportunity to learn more about our industry. We equip them with skills that will help them develop and pursue their careers. We work to support both the global and local communities in which we operate, with annual fundraising events for nominated charities.
We promote efficient beef and lamb production from sustainable farming practices by working closely with our farmers. We lead by example to ensure the highest possible standards in all aspects of animal welfare and environmentally friendly farming. We endeavour to work with all our partners to develop a truly sustainable supply chain.
Food quality and safety is paramount. We continue to enhance both, while minimising waste, improving efficient use of packaging, and contributing to improved shelf lives. The result is less waste from us, our customers, and consumers.
“For the first time, we have a strategy which encompasses those elements of the business which will drive our sustainability journey.”
Mael Wilford
Business Improvement Manager
