In 2022, we assessed our soy supply chain for our Own Range suppliers. This assessment highlighted our overall soy footprint, the volume of product and embedded soy supplied within each category, where it is produced in the supply chain, and how much is verified. We had a 100% response rate from suppliers and our 2022 base year footprint is 9,579 tonnes, of which 65% was certified or verified.

We are working on meeting our commitment to 100% traceable, deforestation and conversion-free soy production. Five key suppliers account for 90% of our total soy footprint, so we are working particularly closely with them. Beyond improving our soy supply chain, we are also exploring alternatives to soy-based animal feed and the reduction of our overall soy use.

We require all our suppliers to buy palm oil certified by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and to disclose their palm oil supply chains.

All our beef is sourced from the UK and Ireland as part of our supplier sourcing requirements.

We are proud to have 100% Own Range paper and paper-based products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which aims to protect forests and communities. All our packaging suppliers must provide paper/card-based packaging from FSC-certified or well-managed forests.