I am proud of these and many other achievements detailed in this report, but there is much more to do across our core pillars of Climate Net Zero, Sustainable Supply, and Our People, all of which are critical to the long-term prosperity of our industry and our business.
To guide our efforts in these areas, we are now drawing upon Finlays’ refreshed core values. By “Acting for the Long Term”, “Taking Accountability”, “Doing Better Each Time”, and “Succeeding Together”, I know we will continue to make fast progress toward a better future for the beverages industry, while empowering our customers to create a world where every sip brings joy.
I am also pleased to report excellent progress is being made on Browns Plantations Kenya’s action plan, delivering against its promise to ensure that BPK is a place of safety, inclusivity, respect, and equal opportunity for all. As BPK’s biggest customer, Finlays and especially Finlays Tea Extracts Kenya (our Kenyan business) remains closely involved in this action plan alongside customers, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
Thank you for taking the time to read about our progress and achievements. As ever, we welcome any conversations this report may spark. The challenges facing our industry are serious and complex, and will only be overcome through proactivity, transparency, and collaboration.
