Our Planet

Somerset Larder are committed to leading the way in the catering industry in lessening its impact on the planet and ensuring that the planet is left in a better way for our next generation.

We integrate sustainability considerations in our business making decisions; whether that be the locality of the suppliers we use or the packaging we choose, at the heart of these decisions is our planet. 

“South West Larder has been established as a business model with the environment at the forefront of all we do. From a drive for local suppliers, local employees & environment initiatives we are at the cutting edge of the possible” Steve Braithwaite, MD.

Somerset Larder at HPC have remained consistent in our locally sourced ethos:

• 85% of our meat is from Somerset
• Our grocery suppliers employ more than 700 people in the south west between them
• Milk and cream is all from Somerset
• Seasonal fruit and vegetables all from the south west
• Our fish is MSC certified
• All eggs are free range
• 75% of packaging is currently made from plant based materials which biodegrade within 12 weeks
• 95% of packing comes from sustainable sources with little or no use of single use plastic
• Food waste is taken to anaerobic digester which provides power back into the National Grid
• Waste cooking oil is refined and used as vehicle fuel. 

We remain committed to reducing food waste across the HPC site.  Industry food standards aim to hit food waste targets of no more than 5%,  here at Somerset Larder we maintain no more than 3% across all units and departments.  

Some of the leading techniques are used at Somerset Larder to reduce carbon with fantastic results, we remain committed to these techniques as well as searching for new initiatives that leave our planet in a better place for future generations. 

In 2020:

1. 4,815 litres of oil has been recycled into biofuel
2. 4,030 kilos of scrap metal from tins has been recycled 
3. 4,900 kilos of carboard has been recycled 

If you would like to get in touch to discuss or share your environmental and sustainable thoughts, best practice or initiatives please email us at info@somersetlarder.co.uk or contact us.