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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. 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. Booker has launched a new initiative to reduce its carbon footprint and deliver a
To reduce harmful waste, all board will
better, more sustainable business for the
be sustainably sourced, packaging will be
future, and to help retailers to do the same.
reduced to a minimum, recycled content will be increased where possible and Booker will
The Better Trolley For A Better Planet initiative
continue to remove non-recyclable materials.
is Booker’s new commitment, designed to
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build on 12 years’ worth of already successful
Additionally, no edible food will be wasted
progress in reducing its carbon footprint. It is
and food waste in Booker’s own operations
based on four key pillars – to improve supply
will be halved by 2030.
from the perspective of climate and nature; sustainable
Booker sustainability manager Catherine
diets; to end waste; and to always respect
Marston commented: “Better Trolley is a
community values and human rights.
powerful set of commitments from Booker
to @myLondis
encourage
healthy
and
that will have a hugely positive impact for Each of these pillars breaks down into actions @myLondis @LondisRetail
@myLondis
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.
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.
The Mountain Mist range is available in
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