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Big Tick winner 2009

Big tick winner

Cleone Foods Limted

Impact on Society for a Small Company Awards 2009

Cleone sources from other local independent business, retaining vital circulation of finance within the local community, while also providing direct cost savings from increased efficiency.

Processes

From establishment of the business, there was a conscious decision that wherever possible ingredients and services would be sourced from other local independent businesses, retaining vital circulation of finance within the local community, while providing direct cost savings from increased efficiency and environmental benefits by reducing transportation.

Family friendly policies are emphasised, with the production shift set from 9:30-3:00pm facilitating employment of local people with school-age children. Recruitment policy prioritises internal promotion over external recruitment as Personal Development and staff retention is regarded as vital to increase and retain experience, escalating company development and community benefits within a virtuous circle.

Impact

  • Recycling scheme – waste sent to landfill reduced by 70% with savings of over £1000 per year since inception.
  • Energy usage: reduction and efficiency measures reduced electricity consumption by an estimated 1-2%.
  • Packaging reduction & impact minimisation programme; new cases featuring 80% recycled board provided an 8% reduction weight, removing at least 2.3 tonnes of corrugated board per year from the distribution chain.
  • Cold Chain Deliveries were consolidated, reducing 3rd party vehicle movements by 33%.
  • The only major UK manufacturer in their sector to implement Biodegradable, home compostable flow wrap on their products.

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