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LWC accelerates sustainability drive

LWC announces sustainability commitments to reduce emissions by 2030.

LWC unveils ESG commitment

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Independent drinks wholesaler LWC has recently launched a set of ambitious environment commitments, unveiling a significant acceleration in its sustainability drive.

Centred around five key pillars - "Climate, Facilities, Operations, Marketing & Communications, and People" - these new commitments provide a clear roadmap for how LWC intends to reduce its environmental impact, operate more responsibly, and drive sustainability across the drinks industry.


Notable commitments include:

  • 25 per cent reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2030
  • Engagement with top 20 suppliers to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25 per cent by 2035
  • Accreditation achieved by 2026
  • Pilot HVO at key depots with bunded tanks by 2026
  • Electrify all warehouse equipment by 2030
  • 2 per cent of annual profit donated to charity partners

Alongside its Headline Commitments, LWC has also unveiled a Green Ambassador Programme, the launch of a new internal ‘Sustainability & ESG Hub,’ plus the appointment of a new Sustainability Lead.

These developments follow the continued roll out of solar arrays across LWC sites, its road mile reduction partnership with Asahi, and the formation of its Sustainability Committee in 2024.

Ebrahim Mukadam, Managing Director for LWC commented, "Although we have been making progress in this space for some time, the announcement of our Headline Commitments alongside the launch of our green initiatives really underscores a strategic step change in pace for us.

“We have set our goals, supported them with robust action plans and are formally holding ourselves to account. We want to lead by example, by being transparent and taking responsibility for our own footprint, but also supporting our customers, partners, and suppliers to also make more sustainable choices.

“Sustainability isn’t just about business; it’s about people, communities, and the future we leave behind. By making these commitments now, we’re ensuring that LWC plays its part in protecting the planet for generations to come.”

With growing regulatory and consumer pressure for businesses to operate more sustainably, LWC is proactively positioning itself at the forefront of industry change.

By embedding sustainability into its business model and culture, the company is committed to not just making pledges, but delivering real, measurable impact.

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