East Riding Sacks
Carbon Footprint Fact Sheet

Our Carbon Reduction Targets

East Riding Sacks has committed to set near-term and long-term company-wide emission reductions in line with science-based net-zero. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has verified and approved East Riding Sacks science-based emissions reduction targets.

·     54.6% Carbon reduction by 2033
·     90% Carbon reduction by 2050
·     Emissions data and targets validated 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.