As the world has recovered from the pandemic, new challenges have emerged impacting supply chains, local communities and climate change. We set out some of the issues that made headlines in 2022 and shaped our actions in response.
This Impact Report aims to increase the transparency of what we do – from the Himalayan foothills where our rice is grown to the communities we serve. It includes our new commitments to create a better future for society and the planet.
Tilda has been working with 900 rice farmers in India to test innovative farming techniques that could transform the way rice is grown.
These techniques include Alternate Wet Drying (AWD), whereby farmers move away from the traditional rice farming method of continuously flooding paddy fields to ensure plant roots are submerged. This flooding generates high levels of greenhouse gas, methane, and uses large amounts of water and electricity.
On average this technique reduces water use by up to 30% and Methane emissions by 45% as farmers can achieve multiple drying cycles due to the favourable soil conditions so their yields remain safe. It is a virtuous circle.
Since 2020, we have used 100% renewable electricity which means zero carbon emissions have been generated through electricity consumption at our UK sites.
Going forward, our focus will be on reducing energy consumption, switching to cleaner fuels and investing in low-carbon technologies.
We’re determined to address the plastic challenge which involves joining forces with suppliers.
Being part of a community is important to us which is why we partner with a range of organisations and give back when given the opportunity:
We’re focused on maintaining quality. We’re committed to paying a premium for our rice to farmers who meet our strict quality and environmental standards and that will continue.
Jean-Philippe Laborde, Tilda MD
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Read our Impact Report to find out what we are doing as a business to play our part in tackling challenges.