In 2016, Richmount Cordial Company signed up for Bord Bia's sustainability programme, Origin Green. The overall aim of Origin Green is for Ireland to become a world leader is sustainable food and drink production. Farmers, food producers and businesses commit to measurable targets of sustainability, and progress is independently assessed and verified. Our targets include a mix of Raw Material sourcing, Manufacturing Process efficiencies and Social Sustainability.
Raw Material Sourcing: we have committed to sourcing our elderflowers from our farm or the locality, thereby reducing the level of emissions associated with sourcing. Our elderflower orchard is sustainably managed, we do not use of pesticides or chemicals. Our cardboard packaging is FSC certified, meaning the raw material is from sustainably managed forests. We source our bottles, caps and labels from companies who are committed to environmental protection.
Manufacturing Process: We meter and record our usage of water, gas, electricity, and diesel. We have set targets to make efficiencies wherever we can and reduce our energy usage. We aim to use LED lights where possible, and to harvest rainwater for cleaning yards. We are trying to minimize the amount we send to landfill and to maximize the amount we re-use and recycle.
Biodiversity: We are committed to enhancing biodiversity and have set up one hibernation station. We aim to plant some native trees and rejuvenate existing hedges.
Health and Wellness: We are committed to not using concentrate, artificial sweeteners or flavourings.
Click here for more information on Origin Green.
Raw Material Sourcing: we have committed to sourcing our elderflowers from our farm or the locality, thereby reducing the level of emissions associated with sourcing. Our elderflower orchard is sustainably managed, we do not use of pesticides or chemicals. Our cardboard packaging is FSC certified, meaning the raw material is from sustainably managed forests. We source our bottles, caps and labels from companies who are committed to environmental protection.
Manufacturing Process: We meter and record our usage of water, gas, electricity, and diesel. We have set targets to make efficiencies wherever we can and reduce our energy usage. We aim to use LED lights where possible, and to harvest rainwater for cleaning yards. We are trying to minimize the amount we send to landfill and to maximize the amount we re-use and recycle.
Biodiversity: We are committed to enhancing biodiversity and have set up one hibernation station. We aim to plant some native trees and rejuvenate existing hedges.
Health and Wellness: We are committed to not using concentrate, artificial sweeteners or flavourings.
Click here for more information on Origin Green.
