Sustainability

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    Green Squid

    We’re committed to running our business in a sustainable way and already have initiatives in place as part of our Green Squid policy. We’re at the start of our sustainability journey and currently looking at setting and implementing a set of standards for energy efficient sites and operations. One of our core values is respect and that includes our respect for the world we live in, so we’ll never be complacent or rest on our tentacles but keep striving to mitigate our impact on our environment. Keep checking back to hear our exciting new developments.

    Cap Energy Partnership

    A key focus for Giggling Squid is finding ways to reduce our energy consumption by prioritising efficiency and conservation. Working  with Cap Energy, our restaurants are now able to measure precise energy usage on an appliance level. With advanced metering technology and real-time monitoring systems, our teams and restaurants have gained a deeper understanding of their energy usage patterns, allowing us to identify areas of wastage and take prompt corrective measures. These behavioural changes have seen a significant reduction in energy consumption, and carbon footprint for Giggling Squid.

    Wet food waste 

    All our wet food waste is delivered to anaerobic digestion facilities where the food is recycled into biogas which is a renewable energy source for heat, electricity and fuel. Diverting this material from landfill helps reduce greenhouse gases as food in landfill produces methane, a harmful greenhouse gas. We’ve seen a reduction in our wet food waste by 35%.

    Donating surplus food  

    We don’t have huge volumes of excess perishables but on the occasion where we do our managers arrange for these to be donated to local food banks.

    Plastics and recycling  

    Our takeaway containers are made of recyclable plastic PP5, which is collectable by many local authorities and bigger community recycling points such as supermarkets. We know it still has a little way to go and we are already looking at options that are kinder to the environment.

    Our sites have recycling points and we no longer use plastic straws in our restaurants.

    Induction hobs

    We have introduced induction woks in some of our newer restaurants, helping to reduce our carbon output.

    Central Distribution Centre

    We have a central distribution centre that significantly reduces the amount of miles travelled on our behalf delivering produce to our staff.

    Frequently asked questions

    Your questions on sustainability in our business, answered.

    What initiatives do you have in place to reduce your carbon footprint?
    As a multi-site restaurant group, it is essential for us to have a well-defined and implemented energy management policy that guides our operations team, conserves energy and reduces our environmental impact.  We are committed to conserving energy and are working to reduce energy consumption in our sites by 5% by the end of 2024 through a variety of ways such as investing in and utilising energy efficient equipment, investing in energy monitoring systems, educating our teams in energy conservation and working and supporting suppliers to minimise their own carbon footprint. Find out more about our commitment to sustainability here.
    What do you do with food waste?
    All our food waste is collected and used in anaerobic digestion, a process which uses the waste to produce bio fuels and fertilisers. Find out more on our sustainability page.
    What are you doing for the environment?
    We’re committed to running our business in a sustainable way and have programmes in place as part of our Green Squid initiative. Find out more here.
    Is your takeaway packaging recyclable?
    Most of our takeaway packaging is made of card, these containers are fully recyclable. Please rinse the containers and feel free to reuse or dispose of in your household recycling bin. The black takeaway packaging is made of recyclable plastic PP5, which is collectable by many local authorities and bigger community recycling points such as supermarkets. We know we still have a little way to go, and we continue to look at options that are kinder to the environment.
    How energy efficient are your restaurants?
    We use LED lights in all our new restaurants and will be upgrading older sites where possible as part of our refurb programme. Our kitchen appliances are all high-grade energy rating A+ and above and our teams are trained to reduce water wastage, for example by ensuring taps are not left on unnecessarily. We are also trialling induction woks in some of our new restaurants. Find out more about our commitment to sustainability here.
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