Sustainability has become part of our culture and the way we work and is embedded in our values and behaviours, driving our decisions. We are a proud family-owned business and we want to ensure we will be securing a sustainable business for all the future generations
In order to obtain independent assessment of our policies, activities and our results we are members of EcoVadis. We use the feedback from the EcoVadis assessment to develop our continuous improvement activity on sustainability.
We have been members of Sedex for a number of years to support our own continuous development, and use it for supplier risk assessment.
We use the Global Reporting Initiative framework to report on our sustainability measures and activities. We have identified the following as the main areas where we have material impacts on the people, the environment and economy.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
sustainable economic growth, full
and productive employment and
decent work for all
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Sustainability Rating
EcoVadis
LIONEL HITCHEN has earned a Gold Medal, a recognition awarded to the Top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior to the medal issue date.
This Golden Medal rating underscores our dedication to sustainable practices, from responsible sourcing to efficient resource utilisation. It validates our efforts to reduce our environmental footprint, promote social responsibility, and ensure ethical business practices throughout our operations.
Green Pathway
Our ‘Green Pathway Team’ is made up of operational managers who focus primarily on energy reduction. Meeting monthly, they use data from internal sources and external research to identify short- and long-term improvements to increase energy efficiency.
Accreditations and Certifications
It is the policy of Lionel Hitchen Limited to provide professional and responsive service to all of our customers at all times and to provide safe and legal products and services of the highest possible standards of performance, reliability and specified quality.
All of our product are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
We operate a strict policy to exclude nuts and sesame seeds from our facilities to give our customers assurance regarding allergen controls.
