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East Coast Bakehouse - Gold Member Case Study

East Coast Bakehouse, Europe's newest large-scale biscuit manufacturer in Drogheda, Co. Louth, was founded in 2015. The company produces biscuits which emphasise sustainability, creativity, and efficiency. Its flagship facility houses one of Europe's largest biscuit ovens, capable of producing 90,000 biscuits per hour, which are distributed in the Republic of Ireland and 25 other countries.

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Sustainability Achievements

In 2023, East Coast Bakehouse boosted community engagement tenfold.

  • Targets Reported: Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Biodiversity, Product Health and Nutrition, and Community Engagement.
  • Exemplary Targets: Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Biodiversity, and Community Engagement.
  • Awarded Gold Membership: 2021, 2022, 2024
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In 2023, East Coast Bakehouse saw a significant success in community engagement, achieving a notable increase in donation value, exceeding their target milestone by more than 100%.

They collaborated with the Irish Girl Guides and Vodafone Foundation to create 800 digital champions, who provided crucial support to older relatives and friends alongside supplying them with Bakehouse biscuits. In addition, the company partnered with GOAL, the Drogheda Men’s Shed, and the Irish Wheelchair Association, and continued its support for the Ronald McDonald House Charity through their annual Charity Golf Day.

Furthermore, East Coast Bakehouse provided employment opportunities for 47 local students through TY programmes and summer work, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing community well-being through their initiatives and partnerships.

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