Forward together
We believe in a more sustainable future for our farmers, our business, and our communities. To get there, we have embraced a holistic strategy.
We call it ‘Forward together with every step’.
Leading with cutting-edge research and innovation. Rethinking outdated business models. Embracing collaboration and exchange. Making the most of a global community of experts. We are delivering the long-term change we need, today.
On the farm
Our community of over 17,000 farmers across the UK and Ireland are the key to a more sustainable future.
From on-farm visits by our team to knowledge exchange sessions at our R&D farm, we open up the conversation around new and improved farming practices, supporting them on their journey to enhanced economic and environmental sustainability.
Across our operations
Minimising our own environmental impact is a top priority.
We carefully analyse every detail of our own operations on a regular basis to ensure our precious natural resources aren’t wasted.
From intensive water mapping to AI powered wind turbines, we make the most of the latest technology to leverage renewables and optimise energy consumption across our sites.
In the community
We believe in making a positive difference in the lives of our people and our local communities. A safe, healthy, inclusive workplace in which our team members can thrive sits at the core of our business.
We also know that the people we serve and the communities we operate in are integral to our success.
That’s why we work to support and strengthen them, from improving the health and nutrition of our products to giving back through charitable engagement.
Cutting emissions across our entire supply chain is a priority
We’re not just planning for the future; we’re taking decisive action today
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do – from managing our resources and land to empowering our people and driving thought leadership. We are dedicated to making tangible changes in the areas where we can create the greatest impact. Discover some of the key initiatives we’re championing on our journey toward a better tomorrow.
- Our Sustainability strategy, Forward Together with Every Step is focused on the issues that matter most to our stakeholders (identified via our materiality process) and covers every aspect of our business from on-farm where the animals are raised to the consumer.
- We are aligned to the global framework for sustainable development, the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Signed up to International science-based targets (SBTi)
- First Beef processors to influence and adopt SAI Regenerative Agriculture Framework
- Minimising carbon emissions, with a strong emphasis on Scope 3
- Advancing sustainable beef practices on a global scale through the European Roundtable for Beef Sustainability
- Supporting our farmers in adopting regenerative agricultural methods
- Reducing waste through our circular economy approach
- Founding Members of Origin Green
ORIGIN GREEN
We are proud to be four-time consecutive Origin Green Gold Members, demonstrating that we are not only meeting but consistently exceeding our sustainability targets.
Kepak is a founding member of Origin Green, Ireland’s pioneering food and drink sustainability programme. This national initiative unites government, the private sector, and the entire supply chain – from farmers to food producers, foodservice providers, and retailers.
The programme is the worlds’ only national food and drink sustainability programme, and enables the industry to set and achieve measurable sustainability targets that respect the environment and serve local communities more effectively