The challenge
- A desire to have more structured ESG reporting and clear reduction targets
- Improving awareness of regulatory and client sustainability business-wide
- Operational silos and limited employee engagement in sustainability
- Competitive pressure from ESG-forward industry peers
The objective
IBC Simply, a major player in the food service market, took its first meaningful step into sustainability by partnering with Ecofiniti to assess its ESG maturity and future-proof its operations. The aim was clear: to transform sustainability from a peripheral topic into a strategic business priority.
Objectives included engaging teams across the business, aligning with client and regulatory expectations, and developing a structured, actionable roadmap.
The solution
A stakeholder-led ESG workshop combining education, visioning and practical planning. The interactive session helped align internal priorities, spark employee-led initiatives, and translate sustainability concepts into actionable commitments.
A detailed ESG gap analysis and competitor benchmarking, resulting in a structured roadmap for improvement.
Mapping of client expectations to ensure IBC Simply met supply chain requirements and avoided future compliance risks.
Benefits
Engaged employees and culture shift
The ESG workshop generated over 100 ideas from employees across departments, embedding ownership and accountability into IBC Simply's sustainability journey.
ESG roadmap and quick wins
A practical three-year roadmap was delivered, identifying low-hanging-fruit actions such as supplier reporting, packaging improvements and emissions tracking setup.
Improved client alignment
IBC Simply are now working towards improving how they meet the ESG requirements of top clients, a vital step in safeguarding commercial partnerships.
Results
- With Ecofiniti's guidance, IBC Simply has turned sustainability from an abstract goal into a concrete, company-wide initiative.
- From launching its ESG Committee to preparing its first ESG report, the company is now on a clear path to embed sustainability at the heart of its operations and commercial strategy.