This target will be preceded by Creed’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2025. Creed is planning to install 1,650 solar panels at its Ilkeston depot by the end of May 2022. It is estimated 30% of the power used at the site will come from sunlight, whilst 181,000 kwh’s of renewable energy will be fed back into the grid to provide green energy to other users.
Phillip Creed, sustainability director at Creed, said: “We’ve stuck our neck out with these targets, something the entire team unequivocally agrees is essential if we’re serious about continuing with what we have already started, and to set a clear example for others in the industry.
“With this being our 50th year in business, we’ve seen a multitude of challenges face this sector over the years, but never have we been confronted with one so pressing which requires such rigorous and determined action.
“Not only will we continue to evolve the way we operate in line with these targets, but we’ll be working hard with our 380+ suppliers and thousands of customers to achieve this endeavour and support them in their own too.”
Creed will also invest in technology across its sites to reduce emissions, including:
- Introduction of LED lighting
- A commitment to using suppliers of renewable energy
- Electric charging points
- Use of Euro 6 lorries (cleanest engine on the market)
- Maintain a landfill-free status across all sites
- Continued partnership with Too Good To Go
To find out more about Creed’s sustainability targets and how it plans to achieve them visit www.creedfoodservice.co.uk/sustainability.