East Riding Sacks
Carbon Footprint Fact Sheet

Our Carbon Reduction Targets

By 2033, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint by 54.6% and by 90% by 2050. We are working closely with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to set our greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, which we have already begun implementing throughout East Riding Sacks.

·      54.6% Carbon reduction by 2033
·      90% Carbon reduction by 2050
·     Emissions data and targets undergoing validation by SBTi

Our 2023 Carbon Baseline Emissions

·      Scope 1 emissions: 559 tonnes of CO₂e
·      Scope 2 emissions: 452 tonnes of CO₂e
·      Scope 3 emissions: 23,860 tonnes of CO₂e

Our Quarter 1 Solar Panel Stats

·      Reduced our purchased energy by 15.4%
·      82.4 MWh production in Q1
·      15.9 tonne of CO2 saved

Our Achievements to Date

·      Using sustainably sourced raw materials.
·      Switching to LED lighting throughout East Riding Sacks.
·      Installing 1,300 solar panels, projected to reduce electricity usage by 20% per annum.
·      All East Riding freight vehicles are equipped with Euro 6 engines.
·      Installing electric vehicle charging points for both company vehicles and visitors.
·      Recycling of all paper waste and wastewater from our production areas.

Our Next Steps

·      Publish science-based targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
·      Publish a annual sustainability report to outline the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and progress.
·      Engage suppliers to reduce emissions across the supply chain.
·      Improve energy efficiency in production, transport, and buildings.
·      Increase recycled and low-carbon materials in products and packaging (Non-Food Contact).
·      Promote employee awareness and involvement in carbon reduction initiatives.