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The Griffin’s Food Company Sustainability Actions

Cutting plastic in packaging

The company says it has reduced packaging material in several products. It reports up to 88% less virgin PET (new plastic made from fossil fuels) in some trays by using recycled PET from New Zealand kerbside collections. It also says it cut SnackaChangi film by 7% in 2023 and reduced Nice & Natural film by 7%, which it says saved several tonnes of plastic each year. These changes are meant to lower plastic use without changing the product itself.

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Using renewable electricity

Griffin's says it uses 100% certified renewable electricity through Meridian. In plain terms, that means the electricity it buys is matched with renewable generation, such as wind or hydro power, through a certified customer scheme. The company also says this support helps fund community projects that reduce carbon emissions. This is an operational change, not a future promise, and it is part of its wider climate work.

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Setting climate reduction targets

The company says it has signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative, or SBTi, which helps businesses set climate goals that line up with the Paris Agreement. It says it is putting measures in place to cut operational emissions by 50% and supply chain emissions by 30%. These are presented as active measures already underway, aimed at lowering the company’s climate impact across its own sites and its wider supply chain.

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Designing for recycling

Griffin's says it has designed its snacks with recycling in mind. It says paper and cardboard trays can go in kerbside recycling bins in New Zealand, while biscuit and bar wrappers and chip packs are suitable for soft plastics return-to-store programs. The company also says it is working with industry groups on a longer-term collection and recycling plan for soft plastics. This is a practical packaging change, not just a claim about recyclability.

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Publishing sustainability reporting

The company says it publishes sustainability reports and a sustainability data and disclosure report. It also says it reports progress through the Global Reporting Initiative, or GRI, which is a common framework for reporting environmental and social performance. This suggests it is trying to make its sustainability work more visible and measurable, rather than keeping it private.

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Food safety and quality systems

Griffin's says it has rigorous food safety and quality standards and has achieved Global Food Safety Initiative certifications. GFSI is a benchmark used by food companies to show that their safety systems meet recognised standards. While this is not a climate action, it is part of the company’s wider sustainability and responsibility approach because safe, well-managed production is part of how it says it operates.

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