Sustainability
Growing with Purpose
Our ESG
At Place UK, we are passionate about reducing our impact on the environment, so we make sure that we measure our sustainability performance and continually look for improvement opportunities.
By setting and achieving sustainability goals, we can contribute towards a better future for our employees, customers and community.
We are proud to have completed our second ESG report, showing our commitment to sustainability.
Putting
People
First
so that Place UK remains a safe, supportive and rewarding place to work.
Maintaining the Highest Standards of Service & Quality
for our customers and partners.
Embedding Environmental
Responsibility
into our decisions and operations, so that we can grow sustainably and responsibly.
Innovation at placeuk
Natural Protection of the Environment
We improve soil health with cover crops, support beneficial insects through beetle banks, and reduce chemical use by controlling pests with natural predators and pheromone traps.
On-Site Reservoir
Our reservoir captures rainwater for sustainable irrigation, helping us grow soft fruits while conserving groundwater and supporting local ecosystems during low rainfall.
Solar Panels
We use 1,900 solar panels to generate up to 1MW of renewable electricity, cutting carbon emissions by around 200 tonnes each year and powering our operations sustainably.
Reduction of Food Waste
We reduce food waste by working with charities to repurpose surplus stock and by-products, and we’ve created new products like strawberry purees using leftover ingredients.
"For more than 70 years, Place UK has built a strong reputation. We are equally clear in our responsibility to build on it in the right way. As a business rooted in agriculture and food production, we see firsthand the impact that climate change is having on our industry."