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Gold Member Case Study - Filligans

Filligan's, a family-run business since 1997, crafts award-winning preserves, chutneys, and relishes in Co. Donegal using traditional methods and recipes with finest ingredients, ensuring quality and authentic flavours. Their commitment to excellence has made them a beloved choice across Ireland and beyond.

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Sustainability Achievements

In 2023, Filligans surpassed the waste milestone target by almost 1% by diverting food waste from landfill and reducing their overall waste.

  • Targets Reported Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Supplier Sustainability Initiatives, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Community Engagement, and Employee Wellbeing.
  • Exemplary Targets Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Supplier Sustainability Initiatives, Waste, and Community Engagement.
  • Awarded Gold Membership 2022, 2024
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In 2023, Filligans achieved a notable milestone by diverting 100% of their food waste from landfill, maintaining this benchmark consistently throughout the year. This accomplishment highlights the company’s strong commitment and effort, as they have established a dedicated waste management area and team to handle the segregation, storage, and collection of food waste on-site.

Additionally, Filligans demonstrated progress in reducing general waste per unit of output from 0.013 kgs/kgs in 2022 to 0.0129 kgs/kgs in 2023, surpassing their milestone target by almost 1%. The company has also taken proactive steps in waste management by initiating the collection and recycling of cardboard waste and implementing measures to reduce plastic use. In anticipation of further improvements, Filligans expect a reduction in plastic waste in 2024, driven by changes in their oil purchasing practices and increased use of refillable containers. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to enhance recycling efficiencies and overall waste management practices.  

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