Scotland Food & Drink has shown its commitment to making the industry more environmentally sustainable by signing Scotland’s Resource Efficiency Pledge.
Under the pledge, which is led by Resource Efficient Scotland, a programme of Zero Waste Scotland, the not-for-profit organisation will encourage its 350 member organisations to save money and reduce their use of energy, water and raw materials.
James Withers, chief executive of Scotland Food & Drink said: “We are delighted to become an ambassador for the Resource Efficiency Pledge as we continue to work closely with Zero Waste Scotland in helping the food and drink industry continually strengthen its environmental sustainability.
“A resource efficient approach to business for both primary producers and food and drink manufacturers not only helps to protect our natural resources and improve productivity, it also reinforces the provenance and reputation of Scottish products.”
Marissa Lippiatt, head of the Resource Efficient Scotland programme, responded by saying: “I’m ‘deliciously pleased’ that Scotland Food & Drink is becoming an ambassador for the Resource Efficiency Pledge and supporting us to reach this key sector.”
She added: “Resource Efficient Scotland is helping to support the Scottish government’s new target of reducing food waste by 33 percent by 2025, so it’s great to see Scotland Food & Drink prioritising sustainability.”
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