Launch Supporters:
"I am very pleased to support this joint FDF and Envirowise initiative which has resulted in the first voluntary framework under which food and drink companies can work systematically towards improving efficiency and reducing water use wherever possible. It is particularly pleasing to see so many influential companies, responsible for well known household brands, signing up on day one. I would like to urge more companies in the sector to follow the leadership and commitment being shown by FDF and its members to the environment."
Lord Rooker, Minister for Sustainable Food and Farming and Animal Health
"The Federation House Commitment is a fantastic development. The combination of the FDF's knowledge and influence in the food and drink sector, the commitment of its members, and the expertise of Envirowise, will translate into big water savings. The agreement makes excellent business sense and is great for the environment. We hope that other business sectors will follow the food and drink sector's lead."
Jacob Tompkins, Director of Waterwise
"Whilst we know climate change is an urgent issue requiring urgent action, it is critical that business addresses the whole suite of sustainability issues. The Federation House Commitment is significant as it focuses attention and action on perhaps the next urgent sustainability issue - water. For the food and drink sector toachieve greater sustainability across all of its operations, we not only need individual company leadership, but also collective action. The scale of the sustainability challenge is such that individual company action alone won't be quick enough. FDF is setting a great example by providing its members with the framework to work together to get serious about water use and wider sustainability."
Sally Uren, Director of Business Programme, Forum for the Future
