As a socially responsible organisation, Sovereign Foods is committed to conducting its business activities in an environmentally responsible manner whilst making a concerted effort to reduce its carbon and environmental footprint.
As a Company Sovereign Foods is committed to:
• Ensuring our business operates with the aim of achieving long-term
sustainability with minimal impact on our environment;
• The prevention of pollution and mitigation of negative impacts on the environment
• Communicating awareness of our commitment to interested parties including
employees, customers, vendors, suppliers and the general community.
Our commitments are achieved by:
• Managing all aspects of our environmental policy as an integral part of the
Company’s business and planning processes;
• Implementing a continuous improvement compliance programme through the
development and completion of environmental management plans which have
measurable outcomes intended to protect the environment;
• Complying with all legislative, industry and any other relevant requirements and
guidelines that are related to the Company’s environmental obligations and
commitments;
• Continuously assessing and mitigating potential environmental impacts when
planning, designing and implementing any business operations;
• Supporting initiatives to combat climate change and prevent pollution by
effectively managing the impact of effluent, waste, emissions, dust and the use of
potentially harmful;substances; and
• Promoting the efficient and sustainable use of all resources and technologies and
minimising waste, by employing the principles of reduction, recovery, reuse and
recycling, wherever practicable, whilst doing so in an environmentally compliant
manner.