Bon Sucro

We are proud to say that more than 98% of the raw materials we use in our liquid feeds are co-products. In addition to this, ED&F Man is a founding member of Bonsucro, the body formed to develop, support, and certify sustainable sugar and molasses production. Under this certification, ED&F Man are helping lead the way towards sustainable animal feed production. Using a molasses based liquid feed on farm can help promote sustainable animal production, with itself having a low carbon and water footprint, and by promoting sustainable practices on farm.

As part of ED&F Man Liquid Products ongoing commitment to improving sustainability and reducing our environmental impact, from January 2024, all blends containing oil will be using a source of Sustainable Soya Bean Oil under the Triple S Scheme. For more details contact your Regional Commercial Manager.

Liquid Feeds on Farm

Did you know that using a molasses based liquid feed can improve on farm sustainability?

Cane molasses and molasses based liquid feeds can improve on farm sustainability through various effects, such as:

  • Reducing feed wastage
  • Reducing sorting
  • Driving intakes
  • Improving protein efficiency
  • Increasing fibre digestibility

Molasses based liquid feeds offer a sustainable feed option on farm as it is a co-product of another industry and has a low carbon and water footprint. The utilisation of co-products that are not used for human consumption contributes to the idea of a “circular economy”, in that value is created from potential waste co-products and circulated back as a nutritional source for humans i.e., meat and milk. As more farmers are urged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it is important to understand the impact of individual feed ingredients on farm and not just the manufacturing impact. ED&F Man can supply certified sustainable molasses to customers, contact us if would like to find out more information.

Sustainability at ED&F Man UK

ISO 14001 Accreditation

Certification that helps organisations demonstrate an ongoing commitment to continual improvements in key environmental performance areas

Sample Bottle Dishwasher

Running in Sandhills for last 7 months.

Takes 3.5h to wash 400 bottles and caps.

So far, washed around 6000 bottles and caps saving over £5.500 as well as reducing plastic in landfill.

Measuring all company car CO2 emissions along with other transport business miles (planes, trains, etc.)
Identifying our more sustainable haulier choices (Euro 5 vs 6 engines)
Dedicated sustainability team made up from all departments in the business

Present and investigate new ideas that support our sustainability goals

Motion Sensor Lightning

Improving our energy efficiency by having movement sensors on lights in terminals and offices to avoid any being left on overnight.

Measuring and tracking our electricity usage, carbon footprint and water usage at all ED&F Man UK terminals with committed goals.
Sustainable PPE

Replacement of all PPE with new sustainable alternatives made out of sugar cane.

Branded with ED&F Man logo.

Boiler Replacements in Sandhills

Replacement of old 4mt steam boiler to a smaller and more economic 2mt steam boiler.

New boiler will meet the new MCP directive.

Tracking Capacity Usage

Monthly tracking of our capacity usage in vehicles with targeted goals to minimise trucks running half empty.

Electric Forklift in Hull and Liverpool

Replacements of the existing diesel forklifts with electric ones.

Lowering fuel usage, costs as well as emissions.