Plastic pollution is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time. When plastic is used only once or is not properly recycled, it damages our environment, pollutes our oceans and can enter the food chain. We recognise our responsibility to be part of the solution on designing out waste and ensuring less plastic ends up in nature.
Our scale means we can drive change quickly and we are well placed to provide customers with trusted and objective advice on complex issues.
We will support our customers to remove, replace and reduce single use plastics.
We will significantly increase the amount of recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging supplied to our customers to help them meet their targets.
Every single packaging product and disposable in our range will be offered with an alternative that is recyclable, reusable, compostable or renewable.
The majority of packaging products we supply are recyclable, compostable, renewable or reusable – only 2% of our Group revenue is currently attributable to consumables facing regulation. 83% of of Group revenue is attributable to non-packaging products or packaging products made from alternative materials that are well suited to a circular economy.
We have a strong track record of helping our customers transition to alternatives successfully and we’re well positioned to benefit from the transition to alternative products.
Plastic products most commonly being addressed by legislation in our markets (e.g. straws, stirrers, plates, bowls and cutlery).
Plastic products that have measures and legislation in place to control their usage, for example charges for using plastic bags, coffee cups.
Recyclable or compostable packaging, made from a renewable resource, for example reusable products such as ‘bags for life’ or refillable coffee cups.
We develop new packaging strategies for customers and provide alternative products that meet customer targets and product requirements.
We’re supporting our customers to adapt to new legislation and transition to recyclable, compostable, renewable and reusable products.
We’re working with our customers to rationalise the products they use.
We’re supporting our customers’ circular initiatives and recycling practices.
Our unique sourcing and auditing function based in Shanghai allows us to have a thorough level of oversight over our supply chain.
Our solutions significantly reduce road miles and minimise both our and our customers’ carbon footprint by consolidating deliveries.
Our large family of local businesses continuing to support local communities and accelerating their diversity and inclusivity practices.
