Sustainability
in
Foodservice
Our Commitment to You
At Strong Roots, we are dedicated to doing the right thing at every step of our operation. We know that foodservice operators value sustainable practices, and we’re proud to offer solutions that align with those values.
As a B Corp certified company, we hold ourselves accountable by making our climate footprint transparent on all our product packaging—so you know the impact of what you’re serving.
Our B Corp Journey
B Corp certification measures a company’s entire social and environmental impact, ensuring that we meet high standards of sustainability and ethical business. When you choose us, you’re partnering with a company that is:
responsible
transparent
innovative
committed to balancing purpose with profit
As the first frozen food company in Ireland to earn B Corp status and the first frozen plant-based brand in the UK, we’re leading the way in sustainable foodservice solutions.
Climate Footprint: what it means for you
We measure our total climate footprint, which includes carbon – as well as other emissions that are significant in the food space, such as Nitrous Oxide and Methane. This gives you the full picture of our product’s journey to your kitchen.
our climate footprint includes:
what’s included in our climate footprint?
We measure the total environmental impact of every step in our production and supply chain:
Raw Ingredients
From farming to harvesting, including water usage
Production
The processes like peeling, cooking, and freezing
Storage
Energy used to keep your food frozen and fresh
Transport
Emissions from moving refrigerated products
Packaging
Creating sustainable packaging to preserve quality and safety
By making our climate footprint visible and understandable, we empower foodservice operators to make informed, sustainable choices for their menus. Together, we can serve food that’s as good for the planet as it is for your customers.
What does this all mean & how does strong roots stack up?
Here’s one example to show you just how much less CO2 Strong Roots products emit compared to its meat competitors.
For every kilo of Pumpkin & Spinach Burger produced –
1.9kg of CO2 is emitted
For every kilo of hamburgers produced –
21.9kg of CO2 is emitted