We have been implementing programmes to help reduce our carbon output through initiatives to manage our use of fuel through control of business travel and by effective fleet management. The emissions and fuel consumption of the delivery fleet are monitored regularly. Delivery routes are tracked and computer analysed to optimise routes and so reduce mileage and fuel use. All vehicles are serviced and maintained regularly in order to optimise performance.

Packaging waste is inevitable in our business. However, our aim has been to reduce volumes and mitigate the impacts. Incoming waste cardboard and plastic pallet wrap continue to be baled for recycling by approved waste recycling contractors to divert these materials from landfill.

We continue to provide customers with an expanding choice of environmentally-preferred products. We have developed a range of products under the umbrella 'Happy Planet', which are selected on the basis of meeting stringent environmental credentials and fair terms of trade.