Food on the go bakery giant Greggs has unveiled strong progress on its pledge to make the world a better place, two years after setting out a 10-step plan.
The Newcastle business first set in motion the Greggs Pledge in 2021 - 10 commitments aimed at making the world a better place, as outlined in its annual sustainability report. Its pledge includes targets to reduce its environmental impact and protect animal welfare, aligning itself with the ambitions of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and is based on three key areas – building stronger and healthier communities, making the planet safer and being a better business.
Two years on, Greggs said it has made significant progress towards its 2025 sustainability targets, including reducing manufacturing food waste by 10% and increasing food redistribution of unsold food in shops by a further 10%. During the report period it opened its 789th Breakfast Club, feeding over 49,000 children every day – and since the report was completed it has gone on to reach the milestone of opening its 800th Breakfast Club at Baildon Glen Primary School, near Bradford, getting it closer to its target of 1,000 by 2025.
