FELTHAM, England, May 6, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Nomad Foods, Europe's leading frozen food company, has
today released its fifth annual sustainability report, focusing on
the impact the business is having, covering the period January to
December 2021.
The company's sustainability strategy, 'Eating for the
Planet', is built around three pillars: Better Sourcing, Better
Nutrition and Better Operations. The strategy sets out Nomad Foods'
ambition in each area, supported by timebound targets and is
designed to help the business drive progress in line with the UN's
Sustainable Development Goals.
The report shows how the company is widening its focus to
address its impact in key areas through innovation and
collaboration, including supporting its top 75% of suppliers by
emissions, to set science-based targets by 2025.
Stéfan Descheemaeker, Nomad Foods' Chief Executive Officer,
said, "The global momentum for climate action has never been
stronger and I am incredibly proud of the progress we are making
across the Nomad Foods business as we strive to bring our purpose
of "Serving the World with Better Food" to life and reach new
milestones in a number of important areas such as nutrition and
sourcing.
"With the food supply chain on course to overtake farming and
land use, as the largest contributor to greenhouse gases (GHGs) in
the agri-food sector[1], collaboration with peers, suppliers and
expert partners will be vital to deliver the widespread
transformation that is needed to create a more inclusive and
resilient food system. At a time when many consumers are facing
higher food and energy bills, we are also committed to providing
them with great tasting, high quality, nutritious and sustainably
sourced frozen food, at a price that is affordable."
2021 Impact Report Highlights
Better Nutrition
Nomad Foods is continuing to
innovate to reach new milestones in important areas such as
nutrition with 92% of its products now considered a healthier meal
choice (HMC). Net sales of healthier meal choices have increased by
more than €440m since 2017 when the company launched its
nutritional commitment.
Nomad Foods was also included in the Dow Jones Sustainability
Europe Index for the first time in 2021, listed in the top 14
percentile globally and as one of the top four companies in
Europe within the food products
industry group. The company also received a perfect score of 100
for Health and Wellbeing for the third consecutive year.
In addition, last year more than two million new households
tried Nomad Foods' meat-free Green Cuisine range, which remains the
fastest growing frozen meat-free brand in Europe. The range continues to champion
plant-based versions of family favourites with successful launches
of products such as Chicken-Free Nuggets and Fishless Fingers,
helping consumers make food choices that are both good for them and
for the planet.
Better Operations
In 2021, Nomad Foods
announced plans to significantly reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
emissions in line with targets approved by the Science Based
Targets initiative (SBTi) and in line with the Paris Climate
Agreement as it stepped up efforts to help deliver a net-zero
economy well before 2050.
As well as reducing Scope 1 and 2, and Scope 3 emissions in
areas such as some purchased goods, transportation and distribution
by 25% in absolute terms by 2025, from our 2019 baseline; Nomad
Foods will also provide vital support to its suppliers, ensuring
that the top 75% by emissions, develop their own science-based
targets by 2025.
Compared to the 2019 baseline, Nomad Foods has reduced carbon
emissions per ton of finished goods by more than 20% and absolute
emissions by 14%. The company also committed to the Business
Ambition for 1.5°C campaign and the UN's Race to Zero.
Nomad Foods also increased the percentage of its packaging that
is recyclable to 90% (up from 83% in 2020) and delivered a 32%
reduction in edible food waste versus its 2015 baseline.
Better Sourcing
Since co-founding the MSC
(Marine Stewardship Council) over 20 years ago, Nomad Foods has led
the way in protecting fish stocks for future generations. 98% of
the fish and seafood sourced for its brands now holds MSC or ASC
(Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certification. That figure puts
the company very close to achieving one of its main sustainability
goals to have 100% of its fish and seafood sourced from sustainable
fishing and responsible farming by the end of 2025.
In addition, iglo Portugal,
Findus Nordic and iglo Belgium
portfolios are all on track to become 100% MSC or ASC certified by
summer 2022.
As part of Nomad Foods' commitment to keep plastics out of the
ocean, it joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) in 2020.
In 2021, the company conducted a risk assessment to help understand
which of its suppliers were most vulnerable to gear loss. Overall,
the findings suggested that more than 99% of the fish and seafood
it sources were low to low/medium risk of gear loss. Nomad Foods is
now working with the GGGI to help reduce the risk of losing fish
gear from the small proportion of fish supplies that are
potentially more susceptible to gear loss.
Sustainably grown vegetables ensures the best quality produce
grows without depleting the ecosystem and threatening future
yields. By the end of 2021, 88% of Nomad Foods vegetables,
potatoes, fruit, and fresh herbs were grown in line with the
Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform) Farm
Sustainability Assessment (FSA) Silver Level or above.
Contact details
Media
Contacts
Sam Fulton
Group Director of Corporate Affairs
sam.fulton@nomadfoods.com
+44 7936 924691
Oliver Thomas
Corporate Affairs Manager
oliver.thomas@nomadfoods.com
+44 7568 108744
About Nomad Foods
Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD) is
Europe's leading frozen foods
company. The company's portfolio of iconic brands, which includes
Birds Eye, Findus, iglo, Ledo and
Frikom, have been a part of consumers' meals for
generations, standing for great tasting food that is convenient,
high quality and nutritious. Nomad Foods is headquartered in the
United Kingdom. Additional
information may be found at www.nomadfoods.com.
[1] FAO: Pre- and post-production processes increasingly
dominate greenhouse gas emissions from agri-food systems. Published
14 April 2022
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