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Sustainability

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Seiyaku

Seiyaku means ‘pledge’ in Japanese and comprises of four ESG pillars to drive meaningful change:

  • Net Zero
  • Sustainable Sourcing
  • Reduce Waste
  • Socially Responsible
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Net zero

Wasabi is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This commitment is in line with the Science Based Targets initiative.
We aim to achieve net zero for scope 1 and 2 emissions (those from our operations) by 2030, and for scope 3 emissions (those from our supply chain and outside our direct control) by 2040.

These targets align with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Initially, our focus was on reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions, as these are under our control.

We are now exploring and implementing strategies to reduce scope
3 emissions and working with our supply chain to promote sustainability and ESG initiatives.

 

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Sustainable sourcing

We have committed to sourcing from suppliers determined to reduce their impact on the environment. We are reviewing our supplier policies and are beginning to measure their performance against an ESG scorecard. We will then have a targeted approach on how we work with our suppliers to drive ESG improvements. As members of SEDEX, we actively work with our supply chain to enhance the transparency of our ingredients’ origins. We are proud of what we have achieved so far, but recognise there is still work to be done.

  • We exclusively procure salmon from suppliers certified to GFSI standards. 100% of our salmon is certified by the Global Animal Partnership (GAP).
  • We will be deforestation free by the end of 2025
  • All UK-sourced animal products are Red Tractor-certified
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Reduce waste

We have committed to reducing waste and improving the amount of waste we recycle.

We operate a zero waste to land fill policy across all our sites and through improved waste segregation we recycled 176 tonnes of plastic and cardboard in 2024.

By changing how we produce and package food, we eliminated 242 tonnes of plastic waste. We are continuing to innovate to remove all unnecessary packaging.

In 2024 we donated 14,046 kg of good food to The Felix Project to prevent waste, which in turn provided 33,570 meals for those in need.

In 2025 we are introducing a partnership with Olio, connecting us to individuals in our communities to donate more surplus food, helping to reduce food waste further.

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Socially Responsible

We believe in playing our part in supporting positive social impact, within our company and in the communities & customers we serve.
We are committed to fair pay and rewards for all and provide access to benefits our people.

We regularly engage with our employees through engagement surveys to understand what matters most to them.

We are committed to providing clear career paths and opportunities
to grow, via apprenticeships and development programmes.

As a responsible business, we are strengthening our nutritional policy, setting more stringent targets to reduce fat, sugar and salt without compromising taste.

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Our progress in 2024

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Illustration of a power plug with green prongs and a leaf, symbolizing eco-friendliness. Text explains an April 2024 energy reduction campaign that saved energy through behavioral changes alone.
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Hear from our colleagues

Our Seiyaku is important not just for our people, planet and the communities we serve but also for Wasabi’s future.

We spent the day with our colleagues to understand why our Seiyaku is important to them and why it must continue to be a priority for us.

Hear what they had to say in the video below.

 

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