Sustainability

Carbon Impact Assessment (April 2025 – March 2026)

  • Total Carbon Footprint: 926.51 tCO2e

  • Electricity Emissions: 0 tCO2e (100% sourced from renewable energy)

  • Operational Efficiency: 0.0584 kgCO2e per unit produced

  • Key Priority: Transport fuel accounts for the vast majority of our current footprint. Our primary focus is fleet electrification and logistical optimization to drive this down.

1. Our Climate Commitment

Measuring Our Impact Through Carbon Tracking

DELI LITES formally commits to supporting the global ambition of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in line with the Paris Agreement. To support this, we align our emissions reductions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 with science-based trajectories, prioritizing absolute reductions over offsetting. Progress against our SMART KPIs is tracked quarterly and reviewed at least every 36 months by our Board of Directors

  • Resource Allocation & Governance

    DELI LITES commits to providing adequate human, technical, material, and financial resources to deliver this plan effectively. This includes a dedicated Sustainability Manager/ESG Champion, a cross-functional Climate Action Team, and ongoing staff training. We invest continuously in renewable energy systems (solar expansion), energy efficiency technologies, and advanced carbon tracking tools like Ella.

    Value Chain Collaboration

    • Employees: 100% climate training completion target by 2026.

    • Suppliers: Mandatory emissions reporting by 2027 and strict enforcement of our Supplier Code of Practice.

    • Community: Active food redistribution partnerships with organizations like FareShare and environmental initiatives like Adopt-a-Spot.

2. Governance & Transparency

Responsible Advocacy & Governance

At DELI LITES, we maintain a transparent, ethical approach to public engagement. We use reliable, scientific data when contributing to industry discussions and ensure all activities align with positive societal or environmental outcomes.

  • DELI LITES confirms that it does not engage in lobbying or political advocacy in any form. The company does not make financial or in-kind political contributions, and it does not work through intermediary organisations, industry bodies, or third parties to influence public policy.

    While we are members of industry and business associations that may engage with policymakers on broad sector issues, we support only activities that are consistent with our mission and social/environmental commitments. We monitor this position through our internal governance processes, and the Risks Committee provides oversight to ensure that no lobbying activity takes place within the business.

  • This policy sets out how DELI LITES approaches public policy engagement in a responsible, transparent, and ethical way. It applies to all employees, directors, and external representatives. Where the company engages with government, regulators, or public institutions, it will do so with the objective of contributing to positive social or environmental outcomes, supporting frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals and science-based climate targets.

    Political Contributions & Anti-Corruption
    Direct political donations to political parties or candidates will only occur where legally permitted and strictly aligned with our core principles. All contributions or industry membership fees must be documented and approved via internal governance procedures. We strictly prohibit bribery, improper inducements, or undisclosed political influence

    Governance & Intermediary Organisations
    We regularly review our memberships in trade associations or coalitions. If an intermediary organization’s advocacy positions materially conflict with our sustainability commitments, we will publicly clarify our position, engage with them to encourage alignment, or consider withdrawing our membership. Responsibility for enforcing this policy is assigned to the HR Manager, with strategic oversight and review by the Board of Directors.his policy sets out how DELI LITES approaches public policy engagement in a responsible, transparent, and ethical way. It applies to all employees, directors, and external representatives. Where the company engages with government, regulators, or public institutions, it will do so with the objective of contributing to positive social or environmental outcomes, supporting frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals and science-based climate targets.

    Political Contributions & Anti-Corruption
    Direct political donations to political parties or candidates will only occur where legally permitted and strictly aligned with our core principles. All contributions or industry membership fees must be documented and approved via internal governance procedures. We strictly prohibit bribery, improper inducements, or undisclosed political influence.

    Governance & Intermediary Organizations
    We regularly review our memberships in trade associations or coalitions. If an intermediary organization’s advocacy positions materially conflict with our sustainability commitments, we will publicly clarify our position, engage with them to encourage alignment, or consider withdrawing our membership. Responsibility for enforcing this policy is assigned to the HR Manager, with strategic oversight and review by the Board of Directors.

3. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Supporting people through inclusion

At DELI LITES, sustainability is about more than the environment. It is also about how we treat people, how we create opportunity, and how we build a business where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive.

Across DELI LITES, we are working to create fair opportunities, support belonging, and ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We know that equal treatment alone is not always enough, so we aim to take a thoughtful and practical approach that helps remove barriers and supports more equitable outcomes.

By embedding these principles into how we grow, lead and make decisions, we are building a more inclusive future for our people, our partners and the communities we serve.