Buying better, responsibly
Sustainability is built into how we operate and who we partner with. From our own accreditations to the standards we set for our supplier network, we’re committed to procurement that works for our clients, our partners, and the planet.
Leading by example
Our Sustainability Commitment
At My Purchasing Partner, sustainability isn’t a separate initiative — it’s part of how we work every day. We believe responsible procurement means making decisions that deliver value for our clients today without compromising tomorrow.
Our approach focuses on two areas where we can have the greatest impact: the way we run our own business, and the standards we expect from the supplier network we curate on behalf of our clients.
Green Mark accredited ✓
We hold Green Mark accreditation, an independently audited environmental management standard that recognises businesses committed to reducing their environmental impact.
Electric vehicles in our fleet ✓
We’re transitioning our company fleet to electric vehicles, reducing emissions from our nationally based team’s travel as they support clients and suppliers across the UK.
100+ vetted supplier partners ✓
Sustainability is part of our supplier onboarding and review process. We assess environmental policies, certifications, and ongoing commitments alongside commercial and operational criteria.
Responsible sourcing standards ✓
We expect our supply partners to share our commitment to responsible business and to demonstrate measurable progress in their own operations.
Supporting your business
Supporting Your Sustainability Goals
Many of our clients have their own sustainability commitments, whether driven by regulation, tender requirements, or organisational values. We work alongside you to align procurement decisions with those goals, providing supplier data, reporting support, and category recommendations that move the needle.
Align procurement with your sustainability strategy
We support your sustainability objectives by identifying purchasing opportunities that reduce environmental impact while maintaining commercial performance.
Lower-impact product solutions
Our supplier network is carefully evaluated to help you select partners that share your environmental and ethical commitments.
Develop more sustainable product ranges
We help identify innovative alternatives, including plant-based and eco-conscious product solutions, that support changing consumer expectations.
Build sustainable menus
Working with your culinary and procurement teams, we help develop menus that balance sustainability, quality, cost, and customer appeal.
Support carbon reduction initiatives
Our procurement specialists help identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions across your supply chain by considering sourcing, logistics, product selection, and supplier performance. We can also support reporting and data that contribute to your wider carbon reduction plans.
Reduce food waste
We provide practical recommendations and product strategies that help minimise waste throughout the purchasing and operational process.
Supporting Your Accreditations & ESG Commitments
Beyond day-to-day procurement support, we help clients evidence progress against recognised sustainability standards. We’ve supported businesses working towards accreditations including B Corp, EcoVadis, and the King’s Awards for Enterprise, as well as strengthening internal ESG policies and frameworks. Where useful, our team can join calls directly with assessors or internal stakeholders, providing the data and category insight needed to support a strong submission.
Our Journey Continues
We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know sustainability is an ongoing commitment. We continue to invest in our own practices, deepen our supplier standards, and listen to our clients about what matters most to them. If you’d like to know more about our sustainability work or discuss how we can support yours, please get in touch.
Our sustainability-driven grower partners
A glimpse into the sustainability efforts of some of our top grower partners
GreenGate Fresh
GreenGate Fresh is 100% USA grown. GreenGate Fresh employs sustainable practices such as water conservation on the farm and in their processing facility. They maximize cases per pallet, resulting in more efficient transportation. They use recycled and recyclable packaging materials and compost waste.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods
Duda Farm Fresh Foods is serious about sustainability and takes responsibility for their environmental impacts. They use sustainable packaging materials that are reusable or recyclable. In 2021, they established Growing Greener Generation which is a team that is focused on collecting data to establish their Sustainable Packaging Baseline. They aim to reduce their total amount of packaging used. They have ambitious goals through 2030 for becoming a more sustainable operation.
Taylor Farms
Taylor Farms releases an Annual Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report. They focus on conserving resources in 5 categories: Energy, Material Management, Water Stewardship, Soil Health and Biodiversity and Sustainable Packaging. Since 2012, Taylor Farms has invested over $100 million in onsite renewable and alternative energy. They focus on preventing pollution by efficiently using materials to their highest use. They have made significant investments in packaging technology to extend shelf life, reduce food waste and enhance convenience.
Church Brothers
Church Brothers is focused on 7 different areas of sustainability: Crop Protection & Integrated Pest Management, Ecosystems & Biodiversity, Energy and Emissions Management, Fertilizer Management, Material Management & Waste Reduction, Soil Management & Conservation and Water Management. They have been recording their sustainability efforts since 2014 and reporting since 2015.
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