The challenge

Mitchells & Butlers is one of the largest operators of restaurants, pubs and bars in the UK – and one of only a handful of organisations in the sector to have a net-zero target verified by the Science Based Targets initiative.

With the majority of its footprint coming from the food and drinks it serves, Mitchells & Butlers knows that meeting its net-zero target relies on action within its supply chain. To do this, Mitchells & Butlers needed to assess and review supplier-specific footprint data from key suppliers and integrate it into its scope 3 measurements.

How we helped

Bioregional is proud to have partnered with Mitchells & Butlers since 2019, and last year we supported it to make the next step in its supply chain carbon journey, integrating supplier-specific data from key providers across proteins and beverages.

As part of the exercise, we met with priority suppliers to discuss available data and understand what was appropriate to integrate into the Mitchells & Butlers footprint. This involved engaging with suppliers to understand their own methodology and scope 3 calculations.

We also widened the scope of supplier data available by integrating upstream supplier footprints with appropriate emissions intensity ratios.

The impact

This work equipped Mitchells & Butlers with the data it needed and established the foundation from which it could record supply chain reductions within its scope 3 emissions.

It also strengthened Mitchells & Butlers’ supplier relationships, demonstrating its commitment to net zero, and the impact was amplified as suppliers were inspired to begin their own carbon accounting projects.