ANDOVER, England ,
July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionel Hitchen, a leading
supplier of natural flavours and flavour ingredients to the food
and beverage industry, has continuously reinforced its dedication
to sustainability since launching its first sustainability report
in 2022 in collaboration with the University of Southampton
Business School. The company has since remained committed to
reporting on its sustainable practices, with the recent publication
of its third report.
In line with this commitment, Lionel Hitchen has launched a
dedicated page on its website aimed at communicating its
sustainability initiatives and the climate projects it supports.
This marks a significant step in the company's ongoing efforts to
transparently communicate its sustainability efforts to its
stakeholders.
Helen McNair, the Technical
Director at Lionel Hitchen, who recently spoke at the London
Flavour Day 2024 and leads the company's sustainability strategy,
emphasized the incorporation of sustainability into the company's
core values, stating, "It needed to be part of our language and
values in our business. We had to make sure that sustainability was
embedded and integrated right across the whole business." McNair
further highlighted the company's proactive approach to engaging
employees in the sustainability journey, sharing, "We asked all the
teams to give us ideas, including energy reduction. In fact, we had
100 ideas for reducing energy within our business which was
fantastic. And because of that we set up what we call our Green
Pathway Group."
In July 2024, Lionel Hitchen was
awarded the Gold Medal, a recognition given to the top 5% of
companies assessed by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior. The EcoVadis
rating system evaluates a company's policies, actions, and results
across four key areas - environment, labour & human rights,
ethics, and sustainable procurement - in alignment with
international sustainability standards. Achieving the EcoVadis Gold
Medal places Lionel Hitchen among the global leaders in corporate
sustainability performance.
As Lionel Hitchen continues to make strides in its
sustainability journey, the company remains dedicated to fostering
a sustainable business model that aligns with its values and
benefits future generations.
For more information about Lionel Hitchen's sustainability
initiatives and projects, please visit Lionel Hitchen's website or
contact the company directly.
Media Contact:
Fran
Padgham
Marketing Manager
Fran.Padgham@lionelhitchen.com
Anne Wiziack
Marketing Executive
Anne.Wiziack@lionelhitchen.com
+44 7514824861
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