The energy used by Central Foods will be from renewable sources in the UK that do not harm the environment. As well as powering the office and the company’s development kitchen, the green energy will also power two onsite cold stores.
Renewable energy occurs naturally and repeatedly in the environment, such as from waves, wind, sun and geothermal heat from the ground.
Gordon Lauder, managing director of Central Foods, said: “Sustainable choices are at the heart of our business, and this move to choosing renewable energy will help us towards becoming a net zero company.
“The renewable electricity is verified by independent auditors and sustainability experts. It is fully compliant with the World Resources Institute (WRI) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, which is the global standard framework for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions from private and public sector operations, value chains and mitigation actions.
“We will be able to claim zero emissions under the GHG Protocol, using the market-based method for our Scope 2 purchased electricity. We are also future-proofing the business as renewable energy becomes more widespread and as the country moves towards net zero.”