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Gold Member - Moran's Mega Jam

Moran’s Mega Jam Ltd, originally Moran's Homestore, specialises in homemade jams, chutneys, and relishes. Co-founders Kieron and Claire Moran trained at DIT Cathal Brugha Street and have decades of hospitality experience. Located in Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, they exclusively use fresh, local ingredients, distributing through artisan shops, craft butchers, and Supervalu stores.

Moran's Mega Jam Rhubarb and Ginger jam pictured on a counter with ingredients displayed around it.
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Sustainability Achievements

Moran’s Mega Jam achieved an impressive reduction of 33% in electricity usage in 2023.

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Following their participation in the LEAN for Micro programme, Moran’s Mega Jam is dedicated to further enhancing energy efficiency through new initiatives. They plan to actively involve staff by providing training on sustainability plans. In 2023, the company achieved a 33% reduction in electricity usage, from 1.61 kWh/kg in 2022 to 1.20 kWh/kg, exceeding their target milestone by 24.5%.

To maintain this success, they will continue optimising heating usage and consolidating staff work areas to minimise energy consumption. Additionally, measures like turning off computers and appliances at the end of the day are implemented to reduce office energy consumption. Moran’s Mega Jam ensure progress through daily checks and staff support for energy reduction targets.

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