Our Sustainability Strategy is at the heart of everything we do here at Westmill. From the suppliers we source from, to looking after our people and minimising our wider impact on the environment.
As founding members of the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) we understand the importance of reducing the environmental and social impacts of rice farming. In Pakistan, since 2018, we have collaborated with 1,000 farmers growing basmati rice. Training in sustainable farming methods has resulted in a 48% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, a 31% decrease in water usage, an 11% increase in yields, and a 39% boost in farmer incomes. In Thailand, our project initiated in 2023 is now working with 800 farmers cultivating Thai Hommali rice. So far it has led to a 13% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, a 56% cut in fertilizer use, and a 10% increase in incomes.
In Maharashtra, India, we are working on a Sustainable Turmeric Project with AB Mauri which aims to empower women and improve farmer livelihoods. The project aims to improve health and hygiene as well as agricultural practises and yields through better resources and training. As members of the Sustainable Spice Initiative, we are committed to sourcing 50% of our top 3 spices sustainable by 2030 with current sustainable sourcing rates at 41% for turmeric, 76% for chilli, 48% for cumin and 14% for paprika.
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Our Partners
Collaboration is often critical to help deliver change which is why we have built these important partnerships:
