Food Systems

Driving sustainable performance across the food and drink sector.

The food and drink dilemma

The global food and drink industry is a significant contributor to the warming of our planet, with the agri-food industry accounting for one third of global greenhouse gases (GHG). As pressure rises across this industry to set and meet sustainability targets, food and drink companies have a significant role to play in mitigating the negative impacts of the climate crisis, along with other social and environmental issues.

At the same time, the industry is undergoing significant disruption driven by shifting consumer preferences, global supply chain pressures, and ongoing labour shortages affecting both farmers and manufacturers. This period of transformational change presents opportunities to adopt innovative solutions that enhance performance and embed sustainability across operations.

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Case Studies

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Validating SBTi Net Zero Targets for LIPTON Teas & Infusions

The Situation LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the world’s largest tea business, with world-class brands that are household names such as Lipton, Pukka, TAZO, T2 and PG Tips. The company has production sites in four continents and a presence in more than 100 countries. Anthesis Group was engaged to complete a GHG inventory, and support…

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Conducting ESG Assessment for a Food Brand

Situation A food branded needed to conduct a comprehensive ESG risk assessment and determine ‘Value at Risk’ (VaR) for a food and nutrition category. Impact Developed an improved enterprise risk register, blending ESG risk with commercial risk in a way that mainstreams sustainability at a senior leadership level. Solutions Situation A food branded needed to…

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The Saving Gelato Project: Walmart Foundation Food Loss + Waste Implementation Program

Objective Reduce food loss & waste at Righteous Gelato, aligning with Walmart Foundation program. Services On-site waste prevention assessment, quantifying opportunities for gelato production efficiency. Impact Saved 600kg/year in fruit, 7,750 kg/year in milk, and 9,200 kg/year in gelato. Improved sustainability without major capital investment, aligning with Walmart Foundation program goals.

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Tesco Exchange: Supporting Tesco’s Suppliers to Reduce Food Waste

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Food and Beverage Supplier Water Stewardship Strategy Review

Objective Define Water Stewardship Strategy for everyday business; CDP participation. Services Water risk assessment, roadmap development for sustainable water management. Impact Identified risk hotspots, recommendations for adaptation, improved ERM system.

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Falling Fruit: Tackling Food Waste on the Fruit Production Frontline

Objective Prevent and reduce food loss and waste at Nature’s Touch production facilities. Services Montreal: 15,587 kg/year Fruit Savings Reduced spillage during packaging through improved maintenance.Equivalent to 10,000 meals.Abbotsford: 49,493 kg/year Blueberry Savings Installed guarding to prevent blueberries falling during processing.Averted 49,493 kg/year from going to waste.Abbotsford: 66,817 kg/year Fruit Savings Installed guide to eliminate…

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We partnered with industry expert Anthesis to ensure we could meet the rigorous requirements of an SBTi-approved goal for Scope 3 emissions. With Anthesis’ guidance, we were able to footprint our current Scope 3 impact as well as model out all the underlying initiatives and activities that will help us achieve our 2030 target.

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Anthesis have been collaborating with Tesco for the last few years. Among a range of projects, Anthesis have supported and facilitated the Supplier Network Platform, which promotes communication and stimulates discussion and knowledge sharing between Tesco and our suppliers.

Tesco

Our best in class new tool enables us to make decisions quickly before product designs are locked in so we have confidence we’re going in the right direction. We’re spending much less time measuring and more time driving change.

Reckitt Benckiser

Anthesis has been instrumental in helping to evolve our strategic sustainability thinking working with all stakeholders through the process and supporting our positive impact ambition.

Nespresso

Our global team of sustainable agri-food experts works with clients across the entire value chain to build sustainable agriculture and food production solutions that have business value.

From identifying risks and building out strategy to developing technology and tools and engaging stakeholders, we support organisations throughout their entire sustainability journey.

Our Solutions

  • Strategy Development and Target Setting
  • Environmental and Social Issues within Supply Chains
  • Food Loss & Waste Solutions
  • Regenerative Agriculture & Nature Solutions

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