Alpro Soya Becomes First UK Food Maker to Commit to Carbon Neutrality
THE GROCER -- May 5, 2007 -- Alpro Soya has become the first food manufacturer in the UK to make a commitment to become completely carbon-neutral. The company, which makes a range of soya products, said this week it would dedicate the remainder of 2007 to assessing its carbon footprint, with the push to go carbon neutral starting in 2008.PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Initiatives will include green energy projects, such as the installation of windmills, and greater use of water transport. "We will be going through all parts of our business in detail and assessing the best routes to CO2 reduction," said Deryckere. "It will take time, of course, to become CO2 neutral, but we have already taken the first steps.
"All the activities that we are undertaking in Belgium will be fully assessed and we will make sure theA Alearnings are employed in the UK."
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