Supporting Environmental Accreditation
for Drover Foods

Background

Drover Foods, a well-established food manufacturing company, was looking to enhance its environmental credentials in response to increasing customer demands and industry requirements. With major retailers placing greater emphasis on sustainability and environmental standards, Drover Foods recognised the need to pursue ISO 14001 certification and conduct a carbon footprint analysis to remain competitive and meet procurement standards.

The Challenge

Drover Foods was under pressure to meet stringent environmental requirements from their clients. As part of their audits, major buyers had begun prioritising suppliers with ISO 14001 certification and robust environmental practices.

This was a strategic imperative, as clients demonstrated a willingness to prioritise environmental compliance over cost savings, opting for suppliers with credible sustainability standards.

Drover Foods sought an expert partner to guide them through this process and ensure the transition was smooth and effective.

Our Approach Working closely with Drover Foods, CGBC provided end-to-end support to:

• Analyse Current Practices: We conducted an initial assessment to understand Drover Foods’ existing environmental practices and identify gaps that needed to be addressed to meet ISO 14001 requirements.
  
  "CGBC’s initial assessment really helped us pinpoint where we needed to focus our efforts," said Lee-Anne O’Keeffe, Technical Manager
  
  
• Carbon Footprint Analysis: CGBC helped Drover Foods measure its carbon emissions and provided detailed guidance on methodologies for accurate calculation and reporting.
  
  "We’ve never felt more confident in our understanding of carbon footprint data," Lee-Anne added.
  
  
• ISO 14001 Certification Preparation: Weekly meetings ensured that Drover Foods stayed on track with their certification goals.
  
  "The regular check-ins kept us focused and on schedule," noted Lee-Anne. "The team made the entire process less daunting."
  
  
• Training and Knowledge Transfer: The project included training key personnel on ISO 14001 standards, empowering the team to maintain and improve their environmental management system.
  
  "The training sessions were invaluable," Leeanne shared. "We now feel equipped to uphold these standards independently."

Outcomes

The collaboration resulted in several key achievements:

• • Drover Foods successfully implemented ISO 14001 standards and prepared for certification audits with the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).
    
    
  • By adopting these standards, Drover Foods solidified its relationships with environmentally conscious clients and gained a competitive edge in the marketplace.
    
    
  • "The process was so much easier than we anticipated," Lee-Anne reflected. "CGBC really took the heavy lifting off our hands."

Looking Ahead:

Drover Foods is now equipped to maintain their ISO 14001 certification and continues to work towards reducing their carbon emissions. They have expressed interest in ongoing support from CGBC for internal audits and future environmental projects to sustain their momentum and align with emerging industry standards.

"We’ll definitely be reaching out to CGBC for further guidance as we expand our environmental initiatives,"  Lee-Anne confirmed.

Conclusion CG Business Consulting’s expertise in environmental standards and certifications provided Drover Foods with the tools and support needed to enhance their sustainability practices and strengthen their market position.

"Their partnership has been invaluable to our success," said Lee-Anne. This case highlights the importance of partnering with experienced consultants to navigate complex requirements and achieve meaningful business outcomes.

Why Choose CG Business Consulting?

CG Business Consulting came highly recommended to Drover Foods through a similar business in the food sector that had successfully worked with CGBC.
The recommendation provided Drover Foods with confidence in CGBC’s ability to deliver results and support them on their environmental journey.

Get in touch with our expert team today and see how we can support your sustainability journey.