People • Product • Environment • Community
Our four pillars define the areas of focus for all our ESG activities.
Growing Our Sustainable Future
“We care for the environment and wildlife by acting responsibly in our use of land, water and natural resources.
We are here for the long term and we want to improve the business and its core assets for the benefit of those who follow us.”
John Shropshire, Executive Chairman
Our Approach
Our ESG plan is fully embedded into our business strategy.
By 2030 all our businesses will be rated Great Place to Work for All and it is our ambition to have mitigated 45% of GHG emissions from our own operations since 2020 and improved our soil health & biodiversity.
Our Four Pillars of ESG
In January 2021, we revisited and relaunched our ESG strategy across our businesses under four ESG pillars, aligning with the UN SDG’s where we believe we will have an impact.
The four pillars and our key priorities guide our ESG progress and are used as a management tool to ensure we are making progress against our commitments on an annual basis.
Our Champion Model
Key to enabling G’s ESG programme is our champion’s model.
The champion’s model is a grass roots movement of colleagues from across our businesses who facilitate and support business change and learning focused on our ESG objectives and targets.
Alongside their core roles, our Champions have volunteered to get involved in projects, challenge the status quo and take a positive role in growing our sustainable and inclusive future.
We have over 100 ESG Champions working cross functionally to support our ESG ambitions through networking and knowledge sharing both internally and externally.
Our Journey So Far
2010 to
2020
G’s sustainability commitments managed through a CSR approach and energy reduction KPI
2021
ESG Framework formally launched Champions model introduced
2021/22
100 ESG champions recruited from across the G’s Group V1 ESG plans developed
2022/23
Launch of 2030 strategy main-streaming our ESG ambitions.
Focus on GHG emission reductions through establishment of SBTi approved value chain footprint.
30% of colleagues working within GPTW accredited business units
1st Annual ESG Report Published
2023/24
4 ESG PRIORITIES
– Great Place to Work
– Regenerative Agriculture
– Biodiversity
– GHG Emissions Reduction
3 KEY ACTIONS
– Build commitment through the organisation
– Set quantifiable goals
– Build a trackable plan to hold ourselves accountable
2030
TARGET STATE All our businesses are rated Great Place To Work for All. All our farming is based on regenerative principles. We use our seed-to-shelf capability to deliver the highest standards of integrity. We have mitigated 45% of GHG emissions since 2020.
2024/25 Priorities
Through 2024 and 2025 we will FOCUS our efforts on 4 priorities and for each of these we are driving 3 key actions
4
Priorities:
4
Priorities:
1
Great Place to Work for All
2
Regenerative Agriculture
3
Biodiversity
4
GHG emissions reduction
3
Key Actions:
3
Key Actions:
1
Build commitment with stakeholders
2
Set quantifiable goals
3
Build trackable plans and hold ourselves accountable
We will continue with our established activities in: Food Waste goal to achieve 50% reduction by 2030 Community, where every business sets its own objectives.
Our Whole Systems Approach
Great Place to Work for All
We foster a culture built on trust, empowerment, and engagement throughout our business.
We proudly champion ethical employment and promote healthy, safe working environments.
By 2030 all our businesses will be recognized as Great Places to Work for All.
In December 2022, G’s España became the first produce business in Spain to achieve Great Place to Work certification. By November 2023, 11 out of 12 of our UK businesses achieved Great Place to Work Certified™ status. G’s España retained its certification for a second year, with an improved overall score.
This is just the beginning; our ambition is to be among the Best Workplaces™.
Our Community
We will be good neighbours and make a positive contribution within our communities
Governance
In our devolved business structure, our governance is rooted in our Promise, Philosophy and Values. Our internal systems of controls, and procedures allows our businesses the independence to make effective decisions, comply with the law, and meet the needs of our stakeholders.