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is recyclable, it doesn’t automati- cally mean it is recycled. So, our approach needs to be broader than increasing the recyclability of our packaging.
“That’s why partnerships will be key to achieving real change, and we have a range of existing partner- ships, as well as some that we are exploring.”
The Arnott’s Group currently partners with the ANZPAC Plastics Pact initiative (see page 12), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the REDcycle program, and other prod- uct stewardship programs.
The focus on sustainability is part of the Group’s business transforma- tion, led by chief transformation officer, Simon Lowden.
“It’s timely that we set this direction for the business in the lead up to the UN’s day for encouraging worldwide
“Just because packaging is recyclable, it doesn’t automatically mean it is recycled. So, our approach needs to be broader...”
awareness and action to protect our environment,” Lowden says.
“The global food system is respon- sible for creating a quarter of green- house gas emissions. A more sus- tainable food system is vital for achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
“At the Arnott’s Group, we recog- nise that to build a more sustainable food system in Australia we must make change ourselves and inspire our consumers and our partners to do the same.
“Our sustainability plan focuses on areas where we can have the most immediate and meaningful impact across our supply chain, through the sourcing of our ingre- dients, the manufacturing of our products and the connection we have with our people, our custom- ers and our communities.” ■