Ferguson Plarre’s Bakehouse Sustainability Commitments
2007
Launched Victoria's First Hybrid-Diesel Truck
Supported by Sustainability Victoria, it allows up to 20 per cent improved fuel economy than a similar conventional truck, and to achieves greater emission control.
2007
Established the Ferguson Plarre Forest
Our forests now include over 40,000 trees and while they’re doing a great job of turning CO2 into oxygen, they’re also helping to support our natural Australian fauna and reducing soil erosion.
2013
Reduced Waste in Bakery by Over 90%
Using the latest bulk raw material handling equipment and a piggery for food scraps, halving he landfill requirement and saving 600 tonnes of emissions from being emitted.
2018
Baking with Solar Energy!
In 2018, thousands of roof panels installed in the Ferguson Plarre bakehouse. During the summer months, over 60% of their peak energy is drawn directly from the sun.
2022
Elimination of harmful cleaning chemicals
In 2022 we embarked on a mission to avoid or eliminate the volume of harmful chemicals used in the cleaning of our retail stores. We've successfully transitioned to an effective enzyme based solution that not only keeps our stores perfectly clean & safe but uses naturally occuring enzymes in the cleaning process.
