Coles customers can now purchase pork that is certified carbon neutral from farm to shelf in accordance with the Australian Government’s Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard.
Coles has worked closely with a Western Australian supplier who has implemented sustainable practices such as reducing the use of artificial fertilisers, investing in renewable energy and improved soil management practices, resulting in farm emissions that are more than 30 per cent below the Australian pork industry average.
WA’s Milne Agrigroup has supplied Coles free range and RSCPA Approved pork for more than 10 years and general manager David Plant says he is thrilled to be able to provide customers with a range of pork that’s driven to improve sustainability and animal welfare.
“We’re grateful for the guidance and support Coles has provided over the past few years as we work to reduce emissions on our farms which are now fully off grid and produce 30 per cent fewer emissions than the industry average,” said Plant.
Australian Pork Limited CEO Margo Andrae welcomed Coles’ decision to launch a carbon neutral pork range, building on the positive steps the pork industry has been taking for the past three decades to minimise its environmental footprint.
“This innovative product range by Coles not only helps pork producers innovate on farm and achieve their own sustainability ambitions, but it also delivers a product that is great-tasting and can be enjoyed all year round and at every meal,” Andrae said.
In 2022, Coles became the first major Australian supermarket to launch a certified own brand carbon neutral beef range, which is supplied by more than 17 producers across the country.
The new Coles Finest Carbon Neutral pork range is available nationally and includes eight premium cuts such as rib rack, cutlets, schnitzel, diced, leg roast, porchetta as well as porterhouse and tomahawk steaks.
