Leading with purpose - our vision for a better future.
At Panku, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are deeply committed to minimising our environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices throughout our operations.
Our commitment extends beyond just compliance with regulations, we actively seek to be a leader in sustainable business practices and contribute to the global transition towards a more sustainable future.
Our sustainability commitment is not just about doing the right thing for the environment and society – it is also integral to our long-term business success. By adopting sustainable practices, we enhance our operational efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive innovation. We strive to create shared value for our stakeholders, while contributing to a more sustainable and prosperous world.
Our sustainability pillars
We’re focused on three core areas where we can have the most material impact:
Our products
We look to serve great food that is healthy, delicious and responsibility sourced. We work closely with our suppliers and industry partners to constantly improve the traceability and transparency of our products.
Our planet
Serving better food means doing so with a lower impact on the environment. We are working to minimise our impact by reducing our waste and carbon footprint across our supply chain, in our operations and in our consumer experience.
Our people
Our people are at the heart of our success. We will continue to foster an entrepreneurial and inclusive culture, while supporting the communities we operate in and serve.
Greenhouse Gas & Energy Use
We continuously strive to minimize our greenhouse gas emissions and optimize energy consumption by implementing innovative and energy-efficient methods in our operations.
Higher-Quality Data Regarding Emissions
We are working on obtaining more accurate and higher-quality data regarding emissions. Once we have this data, we will determine the most effective approach to setting an ambitious target that aligns with our growth.
Net Zero Commitment by 2050
Our ambition is to achieve a Net Zero Commitment by 2050 as we continue to improve our environmental performance and reduce our impacts.
Food Waste
We take a firm stance against food waste, implementing innovative solutions at every step of our supply chain.
Establish Measurable Targets
As we continue to gather data and insights on food waste, our objective is to establish measurable targets for reducing food waste within our commissary operations.
Implementing Impactful Solutions
We are committed to implementing impactful and effective solutions that align with the food recovery hierarchy, in order to minimise our current food waste.
Too Good to Go
We recently partnered with Too Good to Go in our Panku Kiosks. Since the introduction of this scheme we have saved nearly 700,000 meals from across the Wonderfield Group from going into Landfill and avoided over 1,800 metric tonnes of CO2
Responsible Sourcing
We prioritise responsible sourcing practices by partnering with suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability.
Fish
All of Taiko's fish and shellfish are either farmed or sustainably caught. We were the first sushi supplier to launch products with the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) logo over 8 years ago.
Eggs
We ensure that our eggs come from free-range sources. Additionally, we are actively working towards using free-range liquid eggs in our products, including mayonnaise.
Meat
Animal welfare is important to us at Taiko and we continue to implement processes within our sourcing strategy to ensure that the protein products purchased meet our standards. Higher welfare for broiler chickens is a key area that we are supporting with significant resources.
Panku does not process or raise chickens directly. We purchase from suppliers, and it is our responsibility to ensure that we partner with suppliers that are aligned with our commitment to higher animal welfare standards.
We’re proud to be supported by Compassion in World Farming, a leading global animal welfare NGO on this work. We believe for change to happen we need to work collectively as an industry. This is why we have signed-up to the European Chicken Commitment and pledge to continue to improve our welfare standards for each of our businesses.
Sourcing Targets
To ensure that we publish a robust roadmap that we have confidence in, we will continue working with support from Compassion in World Farming to publish a detailed roadmap by late 2025.
Tuna, Salmon, Shrimp & Surimi
100% of tuna, salmon, shrimp and surimi certified responsibly, sustainably and ethically sourced by the end of 2023. (We are proud to say this goal has already been achieved as of June 2023.)
Other Key Ingredients
100% of other key ingredients (chicken, beef, rice, etc.) will be responsibly sourced by the end of 2025.
In our commitment to delivering the freshest, highest quality food, we understand the importance of protecting the environments involved in the production, transportation, consumption, repurposing, and disposal of our food and products. Our approach revolves around the principles of reduce, re-use, and recycle, prioritizing these actions wherever feasible.
We prioritise minimising our impact on natural resources and maximizing resource efficiency. To this end, we actively support the Plastics Pact initiatives in the United Kingdom. We are actively exploring collaborative opportunities with innovative suppliers and industry partners to address the demand for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging and reduce our overall impact.
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
We understand the importance of protecting the environments involved in the production, transportation, consumption, repurposing, and disposal of our food and products.
Primary Plastic Packaging
All primary plastic packaging will be 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025.
Recycled Content
We strive for an average post-consumer recycled content of 30% across all plastic packaging by 2025.
Problematic Plastics
We are committed to eliminating unnecessary and problematic plastic by 2025.
Reporting & Transparency
We embrace transparency, regularly assess our performance, and remain dedicated to continuous improvement.
Panku Responsible Sourcing Standards Guides
Panku Sustainable Seafood Policy
Panku Sustainability Policy