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We're pleased to announce our Sustainability Report 2023: https://lnkd.in/eUpuW_qC This report marks the first time we are reporting against the targets set out in Sustainable Future 2030, our sustainability strategy which launched in January 2023.  Across three pillars of Climate Net Zero, Sustainable Supply, and Our People, we share our progress in each of these areas and reflect on the positive action we are taking for the beverages of tomorrow. 🍃 The report also includes some of our favourite projects led by Finlays team members across the world. Dive into the full report here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUpuW_qC A big thank you to our Sustainability team of Joseph Yalley-Ogunro, Suzannah Gore and Amélie REY-GIRAUD for their leadership on this critical area, and to all our colleagues and partners around the world who helped us deliver progress in 2023. #ThisIsFinlays #Sustainability #BeverageSolutions

What does the future of coffee taste like? Earlier this month we were honoured to sample three hybrid coffees from World Coffee Research’s F1 Hybrid Trials program. World Coffee Research created these coffees by crossing two different parent varieties, giving them a higher genetic potential, which makes them more likely to be adaptable across a wide range of environments. Scientific research such as this is imperative to the long-term future of the coffee industry which is facing huge challenges such as climate change, price volatility and decreasing land available for coffee cultivation. That’s why we need to create new varietals that are resistant to changes in climate, that yield more, that are better quality. This will help farmers create profitable businesses, supporting the long-term sustainability of coffee production. Fresh from the tasting session, Finlays’ Global Head of Coffee, Tom Blackwall, unpacks the importance of these trials in supporting the long-term sustainability of the coffee industry. Watch below for an overview and read the full article from Tom here: https://lnkd.in/eaw-x_Sr You can also find out more about the latest on the F1 Hybrids trial here https://lnkd.in/gcwcdyRS #ThisIsFinlays #Sustainability #Coffee #BeverageSolutions

As the summer months continue, many consumers are seeking out chilled tea or coffee beverages. Which drink is lighting up your portfolio? Vote or comment below. 👇

With a growing market, dynamic product innovation and consumers increasingly demanding high-quality, sustainable products, the natural beverages industry is ripe for digital transformation that delights consumers and brand owners alike. In last year’s edition of 1750 magazine, Finlays’ Global Head of IT, John Walsh, unpacks why digital transformation should be high on the agenda, highlighting five digital-first approaches that can benefit the tea and coffee industry. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eVJK55Cp #ThisIsFinlays #BeverageIndustry #DigitalTransformation #Finlays1750

Through the Our People pillar of our sustainability strategy, we’re focused on advancing human rights to empower all: https://lnkd.in/exNVmGEX Our ambition is to be a business where people are valued and treated fairly, encouraging growth and development. Key focus areas within this are Human Rights, gender equality and improving livelihoods. Swipe below to see the progress we made in 2023 or for more information, check out our latest sustainability report: https://lnkd.in/eqVeqKVw #ThisIsFinlays #Sustainability #BeverageSolutions

“RTD tea is increasingly being positioned as a better-for-you alternative to traditional soft beverage categories such as carbonates, leaning on the positive consumer perceptions of tea as a natural, healthy ingredient.” Finlays’ Director of Strategy & Insights, Sian Edwards, reflects on the growth of the RTD tea category in this new article from Beverage Industry Magazine. In line with a consumer-driven focus on health and wellbeing, Sian reveals positive trends in the tea market which are fuelling this growth. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dQ99Kz2J #ThisIsFinlays #BeverageIndustry #BeverageSolutions

Centred on building trusted partnerships for stronger supply chains, Finlays’ Sustainable Supply pillar reflects our ambition to achieve sustainable and ethical sourcing across tea, coffee, and extracts by 2030: https://lnkd.in/eVk9mUTG By building long-term, trusted relationships with our suppliers, we can help them grow their businesses and ensure traceable and resilient supply chains. This, in turn, means we can mitigate our social and environmental impacts and reduce supply chain risk for our customers. Discover the progress we made against this pillar in 2023: https://lnkd.in/eqVeqKVw #ThisIsFinlays #Sustainability #BeverageSolutions

How is innovation in coffee agriculture shaping its future? 🌱 World Coffee Research recently shared the news that research stations and national coffee institutes across the world have started to transplant seedlings from its Innovea Global Coffee Breeding Network into fields for evaluation. Once these seedlings are transplanted by all national partners participating in the network, they will together comprise a total of 5,000 new, unique trees across 11 sites, representing a key phase in the network’s establishment as it sets out to accelerate the rate of genetic improvement and transform the future of coffee. Click here to learn more about this exciting development: https://lnkd.in/gg8y3AKK #ThisIsFinlays #Coffee #Sustainability #BeverageIndustry

Tea and coffee production depends on a healthy climate and environment, which is why Finlays’ Climate Net Zero sustainability pillar is all about “proacting the planet to safeguard tea and coffee”. In our latest sustainability report, we share the progress we made in 2023 which included: ✓ Completing the 2022 baseline for Finlays’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ✓ Submitting targets to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for validation (January 2024) ✓ Decreasing energy usage by 8% in 2023 versus 2022 ✓ Increasing rainwater and recycled water usage by 18% versus 2022 ✓ Initiated our approach to good water stewardship by assessing our water data and risk profile ✓ Began working on our no-deforestation approach ✓ Conducting a climate risk assessment in line with the framework of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) ✓ Completing a life cycle analysis of tea production in Argentina ✓ Investing in a 470kWp rooftop solar system in Sri Lanka ✓ Successfully trialling an electric vehicle in Kenya Find out more https://lnkd.in/eUpuW_qC #ThisIsFinlays #Sustainability #BeverageSolutions

Have you explored our new Sustainability Report? https://lnkd.in/eUpuW_qC Recognising the positive action that has been implemented by teams across the globe, Finlays' Group Managing Director, James Woodrow, reflects on a year of encouraging progress: “I am pleased to report that Finlays has continued to make good progress against our sustainability plans. I am proud of the strides we have made in establishing our new sustainability strategy, Sustainable Future 2030, which puts our business on the right footing for the years to come. Our commitment to being a sustainable business is central to our future ambitions and growth.” For an in-depth look at the steps we are taking to protect the beverages of tomorrow, view the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eUpuW_qC #ThisIsFinlays #Sustainability #BeverageSolutions