By enabling and supporting regenerative practices and British agriculture through this Framework, Foodbuy is also helping to strengthen long-term food security and resilience for its clients. The framework applies to a range of commodities, including meat, dairy, eggs, seafood, grains and alcohol ingredients.
Foodbuy recognises that sustainability requires a broader view beyond carbon. The Future Farm Framework looks at all aspects of the food system, supporting initiatives that improve soil or water health, enhance biodiversity and create space for nature as well as emissions reduction.
Andrew Furness, sustainability lead of animal welfare & ecosystems at Foodbuy Group, commented: “Launching the Future Farm Framework enables us to support projects, practices and suppliers moving towards a more regenerative output.
“Extending this beyond the current conversation to all commodities in our supply chain, including seafood, gives us and our clients the chance to explore better future farming wherever it is, or could take place.”
The Future Farm Framework forms a key part of Compass’ wider sustainability strategy Our Planet Promise which has set out four key areas of focus for the business – climate, waste, nature and health, as it seeks to adopt more sustainable practices in its operations and its wider supply chain.