The Ultimate Guide to: Sustainable Supply

@specialityfood PACKAGING FOR PEOPLE & PLANET So much more than a simple vessel for goods, smart packaging bridges the gap between supply chain and consumer experience – so is a valuable place to begin your sustainable evolution P erhaps the aspect of sustainable supply that consumers understand best, packaging can be one of the most underrated elements of a forward-thinking supply chain. Often an afterthought rather than a carefully considered cog in the wheel, it’s well worth investing time into curating your packaging portfolio to ensure that it benefits everyone in the chain – from the planet to the end consumer. 8 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PACKAGING ACCOUNTS FOR SOME 5.4 PER CENT OF EMISSIONS, WHICH IS MORE THAN TRANSPORTATION OR OTHER SUPPLY CHAIN FACTORS UNITED NATIONS “THE UK SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING MARKET SIZE REACHED USD 9.71 BILLION IN 2024. LOOKING FORWARD, IMARC GROUP EXPECTS THE MARKET TO REACH USD 18.70 BILLION BY 2033 , EXHIBITING A GROWTH RATE (CAGR ) OF 7.56% DURING 2025-2033 ” IMARC “Reuse cuts inefficiency and downtime” Andy Maddock, regional managing director at IPP The constant and perpetual use and reuse of supply chain assets in a cost-effective and efficient way reduces time and cost and boosts productivity to make sure the right products are in the right place at the right time and at the right price. At the same time, it cuts inefficiency and downtime – reducing millions of hours, miles and metric tonnes of carbon emissions by eliminating redundant journeys. This in itself optimises journeys and reduces further wear and tear on vehicles. Each link in the supply chain is a key top and bottom-line beneficiary of the circular economy. Any industry where the raw materials are largely or wholly sustainable in terms of recyclability or re-use can engage with the circular economy. Public appetite for reuse and refill is strong: Around nine in 10 (87-89%) of respondents say they could be motivated to use in-store or online reuse models for beverage, personal- care and food/drink glass containers WRAP