Why is access to verified supplier ESG data critical for credible sustainability reporting?
This is only possible with clear, verifiable evidence of how suppliers set and achieve their targets. Without easy access to that data, reporting on progress becomes a real challenge. Origin Green from Bord Bia is the world’s only national food and drink sustainability programme. Since 2012, it has been collecting supplier-specific and aggregated industry data points across a diverse range of ESG metrics.
Over 350 Origin Green member companies have developed multi-year continuous improvement targets in areas such as raw material sourcing, emissions, packaging, and food waste, with annual performance against these targets reported and verified independently.
Origin Green By Numbers
-
companies
Origin Green -
farmers
Origin Green -
members
Origin Green -
audit in 2024
Origin Green -
CO2 reduction per unit of beef
*from Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme members. (2013- 2023). * -
CO2 reduction per unit of milk
*from Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme members. (2013- 2023) -
reduction in energy and emissions
*% change per unit of output per Origin Green plan
Why work with us?
Origin Green helps you identify ambitious suppliers who are setting targets well beyond 2030.
In addition, the Origin Green Academy provides in-depth training
to help suppliers meet key customer and regulatory requests.
Origin Green member companies have access to verified sustainability data from Irish primary producers.
By partnering with these members, you can obtain clear, credible supplier data — helping you set targets within your supply chain that can drive real change.
Customer spotlight
Beth Hart, Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer at McDonald’s.
McDonald Corp's chief sustainability officer, Beth Hart
For Category Directors who need to… Origin Green helps by…
Origin Green helps by efficiently capturing sustainability metrics across 61,000 farms with robust third-party verification
Origin Green helps by ensuring verified sustainability credentials, helping mitigate risk during sourcing.
Origin Green helps by enabling food and drink suppliers to align targets and metrics with customers’ requirements.
Origin Green helps by demonstrating sustained action on sustainability from suppliers, supported by verified data.
Origin Green helps by offering a framework for collaborating with suppliers that have deep sustainability expertise.
Origin Green helps by training members through the Origin Green Academy, helping them to upskill and meet sustainability regulatory and marketplace requests
Make Your Mark with Bord Bia
Origin Green is designed to power your existing sustainability strategy. It’s the solution to fast-track
your ESG data requests and reporting from your Irish supply chain.