NEWS… Slaney Foods retains Origin Green Gold Membership September 24th, 2021| Slaney Foods International has retained the prestigious Origin Green Gold Membership from Bord Bia in recognition of the company’s commitment to sustainability. Gold Membership is the highest recognition awarded under the Origin Green programme and is reserved for companies that demonstrate an exceptional annual performance on their sustainability targets based on the assessment of Origin Green’s independent verification authority. Companies are assessed on their performance in areas such as raw material sourcing, water and energy efficiency, waste reduction, packaging and social sustainability. Slaney Foods was one of the first verified members of Origin Green and achieved Gold Membership for the first time in 2020. The company has made significant achievements in the areas of energy and waste usage efficiencies, water recycling and reducing its carbon footprint. Slaney Foods has achieved zero waste to landfill while also reducing the amount of general waste and increasing recycling across its site in Bunclody, Co. Wexford. The company is working continuously to find ways to reduce the amount of water, energy and carbon it uses, through various projects associated with Lean manufacturing. Rory Fanning, Managing Director, Slaney Foods International, said: “I wish to acknowledge the work of the Slaney Origin Green team and all our company employees in retaining Gold Status in Bord Bia’s Origin Green sustainability programme. All of us in Slaney, along with our farmer suppliers, are very aware of the responsibility we have to produce healthy nutritious food for customers worldwide while protecting and sustaining the environment for our children and future generations.” Recognition of the company’s achievements extends to include Social Sustainability. Bord Bia noted exemplary performance under this target following a number of initiatives developed for all staff to enjoy through the year. What is Origin Green? Origin Green is Ireland’s pioneering food and drink sustainability programme, operating on a national scale, uniting government, the private sector and the full supply chain from farmers to food producers and right through to the foodservice and retail sectors. The programme is the world’s 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. L to R: Rebecca Gilligan, Paul Nolan, Marika Mahon – members of the Slaney Origin Green Team Recent Posts Slaney Foods retains Origin Green Gold Membership September 24, 2021 News Archive News Archive Select Month September 2021 (1) February 2021 (1) January 2021 (1) March 2020 (1) July 2019 (2) April 2018 (1) February 2018 (1) November 2017 (1) September 2017 (2) June 2017 (1) May 2017 (3) April 2017 (1) October 2016 (3) September 2016 (1) August 2016 (1) June 2016 (2) May 2016 (3) April 2016 (3) March 2016 (2) February 2016 (1) Cookies Settings SITE ADDRESS Slaney Foods International uc Ryland Lower Bunclody Co. Wexford Y21 E1T6 Ireland POSTAL ADDRESS Slaney Foods International uc PO Box 8 Enniscorthy Co. Wexford Ireland GET IN TOUCH T: +353 53 93 77155 F: +353 53 93 77788 E: info@slaney.com Recruitment Queries: careers@slaney.com PRIVACY POLICY & COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US Copyright Slaney Foods 2021 | Web Design by 2Cubed.ie Cookies Settings Welcome Products ▼ Farmers ▼ Sustainability ▼ Our People ▼ The Group ▼ News & Links ▼ Contact us By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Reject All Accept All Cookies