In 2006 and 2007, working with the Carbon Trust, we analysed the carbon footprint of our Walkers Crisps. This research told us that a large proportion of the environmental impacts of our products came from agriculture and our supply chain.
At the end of 2007, following Walkers' adoption of the carbon label and its carbon reduction commitment, we brought together key suppliers of raw materials and packaging at a Supplier Sustainability Summit. The summit looked at common environmental risks and opportunities, where carbon minimisation approaches could be shared, and any shared barriers to progress. During 2008 we want to move towards shared carbon goals and targets across our supply chain.
Figure 8: Walkers Crisps' carbon footprint
Figure 9: Tropicana orange juice's carbon foorprint
We have a great opportunity to work closely with our suppliers to encourage them to understand and reduce their carbon footprints, and to identify opportunities where we can work together to reduce our collective impact on the environment.
Through collaborative investigation and action we hope to develop a more economically-secure supply chain that is able to face the tough climate change challenges that lie ahead, one that we believe will bring long-term future benefits to PIUK, our suppliers and the environment.
