We were already aware of the need to talk more openly about our responsibilities when the company went public at the end of 2005. It was clear that investors and customers were interested, employees increasingly wanted more information, and consumers expected healthier alternatives and more insight into how our products were made and sourced. Our ambition was to properly articulate our vision, recognising that as one of the leading soft drinks companies in Great Britain, Corporate Responsibility was a non-negotiable part of our business.
We’ve made strong progress to date. New governance systems are in place, policies on environment, supply chain, workplace, community and marketplace issues have been implemented or updated. We’ve committed to stretching targets and initiatives that will improve our performance across a range of indicators, from energy efficiency to product labelling.
Environmental issues such as climate change and carbon management are making headlines almost daily. We will play our part in reducing our carbon footprint and addressing issues such as packaging waste. Additionally, we will not lose sight of our social and economic impacts in our ‘value chain’ on our consumers and the local communities in which we operate.
We’re pleased with our progress to date, but we acknowledge we have a long way to go. We welcome the challenge and look forward to reporting back to all our stakeholders next year.
Did you know that 58% of people have changed their buying habits to be more healthy, and that Britvic has removed artificial colours and flavours from the Robinsons and Tango range and reduced sugar in J20, Fruit Shoot and Tango.