Sustainability and Responsibility
Building a business our customers can believe in
Sustainability isn’t a temporary project or box-ticking exercise for Aubrey Allen. We use all aspects of sustainability and responsible action to create a stronger business for decades to come.
Every investment we make – whether it’s in renewable energy, smarter logistics, better packaging, or reduced waste – is designed to do at least one of three things:
- Reduce our environmental impact
- Build a stronger, more resilient business
- Help our customers buy from a supplier they can be proud of.
If we’re asking our customers to trust us with their reputation, we have a responsibility to keep investing in ours.
Investing in our future
In recent years we’ve invested heavily in our facilities, installing 994 solar panels across our sites, improving energy efficiency throughout our buildings and continually upgrading the way we operate.
These long-term investments make our business stronger, more resilient and better equipped to serve our customers for decades to come.
Every improvement means we’re reducing our dependence on fossil fuels while protecting the reliability our customers expect.
Since 2023 we have installed 994 solar panels on the roof of our three buildings in Coventry:
Unit 1: 648
Unit 1B: 166
Unit 1C: 180
Delivering responsibly
Our delivery network exists to get products to customers in perfect condition, and we are constantly finding smarter ways to do it.
Route optimisation has already removed the equivalent of two delivery vehicles from our fleet, while electric vans and company cars continue to reduce emissions where today’s technology allows.
As better solutions become available, we’ll continue investing, because efficiency is good for the environment, good for our business, and good for our customers.
Respecting every animal
We believe that if an animal has been reared with care, it’s our responsibility to ensure as little of it as possible goes to waste.
From finding uses for every part of the carcass to working with specialist recycling partners, we’re constantly looking for better ways to reduce waste and avoid landfill.
Sustainability starts with respect for farmers, for livestock, and for the resources that go into producing exceptional food.
Our minimal carcass waste gets taken away and is used in other products, ensuring even the bones of the carcass don’t get wasted.
We track our waste weights by monthly records, allowing us to monitor and set reduction goals for improving our recycling methods.
Cleanliness without compromise
High hygiene standards are non-negotiable in our industry.
That means water will always play an essential role in our operation. Our challenge is to use only what we need.
From sensor-controlled taps to ongoing monitoring, we’re continually looking for opportunities to reduce consumption without ever compromising food safety.
Better packaging maintains our quality
The challenge we face is the perceived trade off between protecting premium products and continually reducing environmental impact.
We work closely with manufacturers to introduce recyclable and compostable alternatives wherever they genuinely improve performance. We use FSC sustainable paper pulp compostable gastro trays where possible, which are kerbside recyclable and compostable – RPET burger and cheese trays made out of recycled content and recyclable in kerbside schemes make up the rest.
The result is packaging that is better for the planet while ensuring products still arrive exactly as they left us.
Building a business worth being associated with
Since 1933 we’ve believed that reputation is earned. That’s true of the food we source, the people we employ, and it’s true of the way we care for the environment.
Every investment we make is about creating a business our customers are proud to buy from and our employees are proud to work for.
