NEWS | Industry Updates


NEWS | Industry Updates


The application was successfully led by


Broderick Group’s QEHS manager, Elaine Clayton and QEHS coordinator, Lewis Barratt-Wilson. Of the certification, managing director,


John Broderick, said: “We are incredibly proud to have achieved Certified B Corporation status. This is a fantastic achievement for Broderick Group and a real reflection of the hard work, values and dedication of our entire team. “Becoming a B Corp is not just about


receiving certification, it is about being part of a global movement of businesses committed to doing things the right way. We have always believed success should go hand in hand with responsibility, and this recognition reinforces that commitment. “I’d like to thank every member of our


team for helping us reach this milestone. Their passion and effort have made this possible, and I’m excited about what we can achieve next.” As the UK’s leading independent vending


Broderick Group has announced that it has officially achieved Certified B Corporation status, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible business practices, sustainability and positive social impact. The prestigious B Corp certification is


only awarded to businesses that meet high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability.


It recognises organisations that are committed to balancing profit with purpose and using business as a force for good.For Broderick Group, achieving B Corp status reflects years of continuous investment in sustainable operations, ethical partnerships, employee wellbeing and community support. It also underlines the company’s ambition to keep improving and creating meaningful value for customers, colleagues and the wider environment.


provider, Broderick Group sees this certification as another step forward in its journey towards continual improvement, responsible growth and long-term positive impact. Going forward, the business remains focused on reducing its environmental footprint, supporting local communities, championing its people and delivering outstanding service to customers across the UK.


Achieving Certified B Corporation


status places Broderick Group among a growing community of forward-thinking organisations using business to create a better future.


As part of its packaging transformation journey in Europe, Mondelēz International last month announced two key milestones:


• Europe achieving its company’s global goal of 5% recycled content (compared to 2020).


• Completing transition from rigid plastic trays to trays containing 80% recycled plastic across several European flagship brands. This shift enables an annual reduction of 1,000 tons of virgin plastic across Europe.


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“We are proud of these milestones, as


we continue accelerating our sustainable packaging journey across Europe” said Catherine Burgeat, sustainability senior director of Europe at Mondelēz International. Replacing PET plastic trays with rPET is a major step towards reducing our virgin plastic usage and contributing to a more circular packaging economy.” These achievements reflect the company’s


drive to scale recyclable materials and pilot innovative circularity solutions across major European markets — including the UK, France,


Spain, Germany, Austria and Switzerland — demonstrating the company’s ability to deploy packaging improvements at scale. To continue reducing the use of virgin


plastic, Mondelēz is strategically investing in diverse recycling technologies and circularity initiatives across Europe to achieve its packaging sustainability goals.


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