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Gold Member Case Study - Barry John Sausages

Barry John Sausages, a family-run business in Co. Cavan, began in Barry Crowe's father's butcher shop. Their award-winning pork sausages, made with 75% Irish pork and Barry's secret recipe, offer imaginative flavours with locally sourced ingredients, ensuring premium quality.

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Sustainability Achievements

Barry John Sausages, through annual initiatives and other energy saving measures, exceeded their milestone target by 17%.

  • Targets Reported Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Biodiversity, and Community Engagement.
  • Exemplary Targets Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Biodiversity, and Community Engagement.
  • Awarded Gold Membership 2023, 2024
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In 2023, Barry John Sausages achieved a notable reduction in electricity usage from 387.41 kWh/t in 2022 to 337.13 kWh/t, surpassing their milestone target by 17%. This success stems from annual initiatives, including the installation of onsite solar PV systems by 2025.

However, escalating costs associated with solar PV installation pose challenges, necessitating further research. Despite this, the company emphasises the crucial role of staff engagement in enhancing operational efficiencies. With a deeply ingrained commitment to sustainability, employees actively contribute to achieving set targets. Leveraging this momentum, Barry John Sausages has revised projections for the plan period, targeting an additional 2% reduction in electricity consumption intensity. This recalibration is expected to result in a remarkable 30% reduction over the plan's lifespan, highlighting the company's unwavering dedication to environmental responsibility and operational excellence.

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