When Origin Green was launched back in 2012, it was a world first – no other country had developed a sustainability programme that covered the scope and breadth of the entire food and drink industry. Origin Green is a company-level or member-level programme; it is not a product certification, product endorsement or product quality mark. It aims to assist Irish food and drink companies, in demonstrating their sustainability credentials to trade customers and meet the evolving demands of global markets effectively.
At company level, participating food and drink businesses develop multi-year plans that include measurable targets relevant to their operations and supply chains. These plans are independently verified, and companies report annually on progress made against their commitments. The programme supports businesses in monitoring performance across a range of operational and supply chain areas while providing a structured process for measuring, reviewing, and reporting progress over time. Participation is dependent on independent verification and ongoing demonstration of progress against agreed objectives.
