Sproud achieves climate verification
Swedish plant-based milk brand Sproud claims it has become the first food brand in the world to get an ISO 26000 verification for its work in sustainability. ISO 26000 is an international standard focusing on corporate social responsibility. Sproud, which makes milk alternatives from yellow split peas, focuses on sustainability at every stage of production.
VERIFY Agency of Sweden, a 3rd party verification organisation, verified Sproud’s sustainability claims. To be verified, Sproud outlined how its value chain aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
To ensure it has a low carbon footprint, Sproud works with CarbonCloud, a third-party company which analyses how much certain products impact the climate. Sproud uploads its climate footprint data every two months on CarbonCloud from every part of its production.
"At Sproud, we are proud to have our sustainability efforts verified and recognised, as sustainability is an integral part of our mission and business plan,” said Sara Berger, Sproud’s CEO. “We are dedicated to creating a future that is plant-based and sustainable, and this verification is a testament to our commitment.”
As well as being made sustainably, Sproud’s TetraPak packaging is made from 88% plant-based material. It is sold through retailers such as Ocado, Waitrose and Amazon.
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