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Booker makes commitment to sustainability principles

Among a host of commitments, the wholesaler has pledged to be carbon net zero by 2035.

Booker has launched a new initiative to reduce its carbon footprint and deliver a better, more sustainable business for the future, and to help retailers to do the same.

The Better Trolley For A Better Planet initiative is Booker’s new commitment, designed to build on 12 years’ worth of already successful progress in reducing its carbon footprint. It is based on four key pillars – to improve supply from the perspective of climate and nature; to encourage healthy and sustainable diets; to end waste; and to always respect community values and human rights.

Each of these pillars breaks down into actions in all major operational areas. Among the commitments that Booker is making as part of Better Trolley is to become carbon next zero by 2035, with the delivery fleet at zero emissions by 2030.

When sourcing products, Booker is committing to zero deforestation, sustainably sourced fish and agricultural own-brand products and certified Red Tractor/Bord Bia UK meat and dairy products. All eggs will be from cage-free hens by 2025, and ethical sourcing practices will be followed for highrisk products such as coffee, tea, cocoa, bananas and prawns.

To reduce harmful waste, all board will be sustainably sourced, packaging will be reduced to a minimum, recycled content will be increased where possible and Booker will continue to remove non-recyclable materials.

Additionally, no edible food will be wasted and food waste in Booker’s own operations will be halved by 2030.

Booker sustainability manager Catherine Marston commented: “Better Trolley is a powerful set of commitments from Booker that will have a hugely positive impact for our many retail customers.

Top accolade for Mountain Mist Sparkling Water

Booker’s Mountain Mist Berries & Cherries Sparkling Spring Water have been awarded Silver in The Grocer Own Label Awards.

The awards celebrate the vital role that the own-brand grocery sector plays in shaping the market and adapting to the shopper needs. The Mountain Mist range is available in both still and sparkling styles, comes in three other flavours: Orange & Mango, Lemon & Lime and Pineapple & Passion Fruit. The products are made with pure Northumbrian spring water, filtered naturally through mineral–rich rocks and bottled at source in the UK. All lines are sugar-free, and suitable for vegans and vegetarians.