The soft drinks manufacturer was recognised for ‘leading the way in sustainability far beyond its size and scale’. The judges described it as ‘a landslide win’. The FWD Gold Medal Awards celebrate excellence in the UK wholesale channel.
The Sustainable Supplier Award recognises business that demonstrate ‘measurable strides’ in reducing their environmental impact and inspiring a culture of sustainability.
Radnor Hills prioritises sourcing ingredients and packaging locally to reduce its carbon footprint. It has its own on-site solar farm which powers a quarter of the factory’s annual electricity consumption, has committed to becoming a net-zero business by 2045 and has submitted its plan to the Science Based Target initiative.
The FWD judges said: “From achieving zero waste to landfill since 2018 to investing in on-site solar power that now provides over 20% of its energy needs, Radnor Hills continues to set the benchmark for credible, science-based climate action.
“With its Net Zero strategy formally submitted to the Science Based Targets initiative and deep alignment with FWD’s 2040 Roadmap, Radnor Hills proves that environmental leadership and business growth can go hand in hand.”