Bickford’s recognises that we have an impact in reducing harm to the environment as a direct result of how we conduct our business. Risk analysis has allowed us to dedicate improvement opportunities specifically related to the two major resources, being water and energy. However, we proactively manage all identified areas in order to reduce impact to the environment.

Our firm commitment to sustainable development requires implementation of an environmental system that covers current environmental considerations, sustainability, waste reduction, conservation and recycling.

To meet this commitment we:

• As a minimum, comply with applicable legal and other requirements including
  relevant state and federal Government policies and any customer compliance
  requirements
• Identify and manage our environmental aspects and impacts risks
• Minimise waste-to-landfill, waste water discharges and greenhouse gas
  emissions
• Observe strict conservation principles for water, energy and natural resources
• Employ environmental considerations towards product stewardship
• Coach and train environmental management commitments to all our staff
• Aim for World’s Best Practice through the alignment of our systems to ISO 14001
• Regularly monitor, report and improve on our environmental performances in
  water usage, energy usage, gas usage, waste water, solid waste & recycling
  quantities

Our dedicated conservation committee meets regularly to discuss targets, measure performance, raise awareness and provide initiatives for further improvements.