As part of its plans to achieve net zero operations by 2035, Morrisons has become the first UK retailer to have a product certified as carbon neutral by leading independent scheme providers BSI, the business improvement and standards company.
The supermarket’s carbon neutral ‘Better For Our Planet Eggs’ first launched in 2022 and has undergone rigorous independent testing by BSI, to determine whether it met a series of international standards for carbon neutral products.
“The range is the first of many more sustainable products we hope to launch in the future as we work to support farmers supplying us on a net zero pathway.”
To secure the carbon neutral certification, Morrisons maintained the health and welfare of the hens, used renewable energy to power the hen house and introduced a pioneering circular feeding scheme with the removal of any soy and the introduction of insects and food waste into the hens’ diets. In additions the woodland, hedgerows, grass and wildflower meadows were maintained and developed to capture and store carbon.
The BSI Kitemark™ for carbon neutral products is an assurance to Morrisons customers that their eggs have passed rigorous testing to certify carbon neutrality from farm to shelf.
This important work underpins Morrisons commitment to carbon neutrality, which includes reducing its scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, reducing carbon greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 77% by 2035 and achieving net zero in its own operations by 2035 – five years earlier than its initial pledge and 15 years ahead of the UK Government target.
Sophie Throup, Morrisons Manufacturing Director – Technical and Sustainability, said, “We are pleased to have our ‘Better For Out Planet’ eggs recognised and certified by the British Standards Institute. This achievement is an assurance to our customers that these eggs are in fact better for our planet. The range is the first of many more sustainable products we hope to launch in the future as we work to support farmers supplying us on a net zero pathway.”
Natasha Bambrige, BSI’s Global Consumer Promise Practice Director, said, “The climate emergency and reducing global GHG emissions is among one of the greatest challenges we face today. Amidst growing scrutiny of organisations’ net-zero claims, independent assessment to verify carbon neutrality status can help customers looking to make green purchasing decisions trust that claims have been tested to a clear and internationally recognised benchmark.
“We congratulate Morrisons on becoming the first UK organisations to achieve the BSI Kitemark™ for carbon-neutral products. This is an important achievement, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to achieving net zero emissions. This crucial milestone marks a significant point in Morrisons journey, establishing them as an industry leader in sustainability efforts.”
Morrisons ‘Better For Our Planet’ eggs are available in over 115 stores across the South of England.
To find out more about the BSI’s Kitemark for carbon neutral products and to find out more about Morrisons ‘Better For Our Planet Eggs’, visit: https://www.bsigroup.com
