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Responsibility

Caring for our future

We believe corporate social responsibility is a journey. We still hold the values we started with in 1885, and we keep adding new ones, for our people, our customers, our communities and our planet.
The steel frame of the Kirkconnel extension rising beside the existing factory, June 2022
Environment

Our journey to net zero

We're working with government bodies and advisers to cut our carbon footprint, starting with the emissions we control directly (Scope 1) and the energy we buy (Scope 2).

CO2 refrigeration

The new low-risk area is cooled entirely by CO2, and waste heat from blast chilling heats water to 60°C.

Solar power

Solar panels on the new roof at Kirkconnel. The site is surrounded by wind farms, and we're exploring a supply or our own turbine.

Heat recovery

A modified economiser on our replacement boiler preheats water with waste heat, and combined heat and power (CHP) heat recovery has cut gas use at Hall's of Scotland.

Waste to energy

All food and effluent waste goes to anaerobic digestion.

LED everywhere

We're replacing all office and factory lighting with LEDs.

Cleaner transport

Efficient trucks, electric and hybrid cars, and route planning to cut road miles.

Sources: CSR Report 2024/25 · Environmental & Sustainability Policy 2026

People and partners

People are at the H.E.A.R.T. of our business

We respect and value our people, support their development and careers, and celebrate the cultural and racial diversity of our workforce.

Honesty

Truthful and honest in all we do.

Environment

Provide a safe working environment for all and strive to minimise waste.

Action

A positive and “can do” attitude.

Responsibility

Take responsibility for our own development and constantly learn and develop.

Team

Work together to grow the business.

Trade enquiries

Buying for retail, wholesale or foodservice?

Tell us what you're looking for (products, own label, storage, transport or sourcing) and the right team will come back to you.

Careers

Looking for work near you?

Production, butchery, engineering, technical, logistics and office roles across our sites, with training from day one.