Corporate Social Responsibility
Our approach to
Sustainability
We’re committed to safeguarding the long-term sustainability of Basmati rice farming.
We’ve always known that quality comes from sourcing the finest-quality
rice, and ethical sourcing and quality assurance sits at the heart of all we
do. Our ambition is to be one of the most inspiring and responsible rice
producers in the world.
We hand-select premium grains and make sure that only the best rice and
ingredients are used in every Tilda pack. We don’t produce for anyone
else, so only when it says Tilda on the pack, is it Tilda in the pack!
We recognise that all our activities have some impact on the environment, and we look carefully at each step to limit that impact by making our footprint smaller. There is definitely more that we can do and that we will be doing.
Jonathan Calland – Head of Sustainability & External Affairs
We recently launched a new range of dry rice blends in 375g cartons that are 100% recyclable. For larger volume sizes, we use a much stronger barrier film that is not generally recycled because of the limited technologies available to local authorities. There are benefits of this type of film which include significantly reducing the risk of food spoilage and wastage.
The laminate part of pouch which is in contact with food cannot be made of recycled content but we are looking into whether the other layers can be.
We subscribe to the Green Dot scheme which is a well-established European scheme and mandatory in several European countries where Tilda products are sold. The symbol signifies that for each type of packaging, a financial contribution has been paid to a national packaging recovery or recycling organisation. Our products are sold across Europe where the symbol is required to prove that we have complied with local packaging waste legislation. We are working together with our packaging suppliers to ensure all our packaging will be recyclable in the countries where it is sold.
Ethical Auditing of Suppliers
Tilda is a member of Sedex Global – an independent not-for-profit body which audits the ethical performance and transparency of our supply chain and covers Labour Standards, Health & Safety, The Environment and Business Ethics.
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Ethical Performance & Transparency in 2020
