Sustainable Purchasing Policy

John Sheppard (Butchers) Limited recognises its responsibility to purchase in a sustainable manner and to enable its customers to maximise the potential of these purchasing decisions.

John Sheppard (Butchers) Limited also endeavours to meet the following sustainability objectives.

To procure raw materials reared as close to the final consumer as geographically practical.
To support the local community and commerce with business activity within the locality.
To support the local economy through employment and skills training within the locality.
To implement and sustain a purchasing policy of supporting local, regional and UK farming industry and producers.
To promote and publicise John Sheppard Butchers Sustainable Purchasing Policy to their client base.
To promote throughout the supply-chain the processing of a)locally, b)UK produced product above all other alternatives.
To meet all demands of relevant legislation and/or client specific requirements.
To train and ensure all staff understand and practice the John Sheppard Sustainable Purchasing Policy and its associated objectives.
John Sheppard endeavour by the implementation of its overall sustainability objectives, to reduce unnecessary Food/Business miles to a practical minimum.