In 2024, as Europe’s leading ice manufacturer and the UK’s No.1 ice brand, we know there is no future without social and environmental accountability. We believe that in our position, we have a responsibility to help shape the future of the frozen industry, to create a more inclusive and sustainable world.
It’s been 6 years since we first formed our Sustainability Team, recruiting voices from across the business from directors to marketing and operations, meeting quarterly to progress our ever-evolving 3-year plan. And whilst we have achieved so much already, we feel like we’re only just getting started, with our Sustainability Strategy 2026 outlining the beginnings of the road towards Net Zero by 2050.
In order to achieve this, we are investing heavily in our people, our processes and our planet in a way that aligns with our all-important company values – to Inspire through knowledge, to rise to the Challenge and to continue to Evolve, as well as having a team of individuals you can Depend on and a company and people that we are Proud of.
We know that one of our biggest challenges as an ice manufacturer, striving for a more sustainable world is in our packaging. We’ve always been committed to exploring packaging solutions and have already reduced the plastic in our bags by 30%, as well as only using FSC-certified cardboard from sustainably managed forests, but this is only the beginning!
So what does the future look like for The Ice Co? Our ambition is to become the best ice company in the world and a leader in the frozen industry for sustainability. We want to work with the best retailers and lead the ice market in growth, share and innovation, all whilst having a dedicated team of hard-working ice champions and award-winning people, products and services.
We are committed to doing our bit for the planet, whilst fostering an inclusive workforce and using our platform to educate and inspire others to do the same. In a world where Greenwashing is everywhere, we promise to be open about our progress and performance to maintain our transparency and integrity.
We’ve been passionate about keeping our customers cool since 1860, but now together, we have to do the best we can to keep the planet cool too.
Polly Metcalfe and Philip Marr
The Ice Co, Managing Directors