29/05/2024 apetito have exciting news!
We are thrilled to share that apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods have won the prestigious King's Awards for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2024!
We’re delighted to be sharing that apetito is once again a proud winner of The King’s Awards for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.
The King’s Awards is the UK’s highest business accolade and 2024 is the fourth time we’ve achieved this Royal honour – having previously won three Queen’s Awards for Enterprise over the last two decades.
This accolade, the UK's highest business honour, reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. We are proud to be among only 29 businesses recognised for their work in Sustainable Development this year.
Key Highlights:
Commitment to Net Zero by 2040
Our ambitious targets for carbon reduction are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), underscoring our dedication to making a positive impact on the environment.
Project Boomerang
This pioneering initiative is the world's first closed-loop recycling system for plastic meal trays on an industrial scale, demonstrating our leadership in sustainability and recycling practices.
Industry Leadership
Our efforts have not only been recognised by this award but have also played a pivotal role in shaping government policy and driving advancements in recycling practices.
CEO Paul Freeston on Our Win:
"we are proud, honoured, and delighted to have been recognised in The King's Awards for Enterprise: Sustainable Development 2024. It epitomises the collective hard work, dedication, and vision of our enture team. All of use at apetito are passionate about 'making a real difference' to people's lives and we believe our commitment to sustainable development reflects this. Sustainability informs not just the way we work, but how we treat people, the impact on the environment, and out contribution to the economy. Put simply, we believe it's the right way to do business."