At AYMES, sustainability isn’t just part of our business—it’s the future of it. We’re challenging the way things have always been done in medical nutrition, setting ambitious targets, and taking bold steps to ensure that our impact on the planet is as positive as the impact of our products on patients' lives. Our recent B-Corp certification is an important step in showing you that we meet and hold ourselves to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. 

      Our pledge:

      net zero by 2050

      At AYMES, we’ve committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions in our internal operations by 2035, and to work with our suppliers to support their sustainability initiatives to reach net zero by 2050. This commitment underlines our proactive stance in reducing our environmental impact and contributing to a sustainable future.

      The journey 

      so far

      We’ve already started making bold moves to reduce our environmental footprint. Here are some key milestones in our sustainability journey:

      1. AYMES Supply Chain Data, 2024 
      2. Comparison made on MIMS data (accessed September 2024). 

      2020

      Removed straws from products– Saving approx. 2 000 kg of plastic1

      2021

      Removed additional card packaging – Resulting in an approx. 20 000 kg reduction in cardboard use1 

      2021

      Introduced fully recyclable bottles - Avoiding 75 000 kg of plastic waste1 

      2022

      Switched from perforated sleeves to fully recyclable bottles for ActaGain Protein Shot – Saving 500 kg of plastic1 

      2023

      Optimised logistics to increase pallet capacity – Avoiding approx. 5 000 km of CO2 emissions1 

      2024

      AYMES achieves B-Corp certification

      2024

      Transitioned Actagain Juce from bottles to Tetra Pak – Reducing 20,000kg of plastic1 

      2024

      Launched the only 2.0kcal/ml with fibre ready-to-drink in Tetra Pak2

      How we are driving
      sustainability

      Remote-first company   

      AYMES is a virtual organisation, and working together remotely, we are proud to have achieved an overall 25-50% use of renewable energy sources.1 Research shows remote working can produce up to 54% less carbon emissions when compared to traditional office setups.2  

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      Tetra Pak packaging

      Actagain Juce was the first product to make the sustainable switch to Tetra Pak cartons. These cartons contain 63% plant-based material and use 75% less plastic, contributing to an 11% reduction in carbon emissions.3,4 Keep an eye out for more of our products transitioning to sustainable packaging.

      75%
      less plastic than a standard 200ml ONS plastic bottle
      63%
      plant-based material makes up all Tetra Pak cartons
      11%
      carbon footprint reduction

      Doing more with less

      When we say, "less is more," we mean it. Our innovative 250ml ActaGain 2.4 Daily packs the same nutritional punch as other competitive 125ml ONS supplements but with 57% less packaging.5 We’re proving that better care for patients doesn’t have to come at the cost of our planet.

      Making a positive impact on a global scale 

      Like you, we are deeply committed to creating a positive impact globally. AYMES has proudly donated ActaGain Protein Shot to charities supporting individuals battling malnutrition. We are thrilled to have partnered with these charitable organisations to support malnutrition during a humanitarian crisis.  

      Sustainably sourced ingredients

      We work closely with our manufacturers to source raw ingredients that are sustainably sourced using certified cultivation. Our ‘palm oil promise’ guarantees the use of only sustainably certified palm oil, supporting ethical and responsible cultivation practices.6

      Our roadmap to 

      net zero

      We have put a detailed Carbon Reduction Plan in place, outlining exactly how we’re going to hit net zero by 2035. We are updating this plan annually and are actively working towards net zero emissions by 2035 through the following strategies:

      Reduce, reuse, recycle 

      Of all the materials used to package our products, plastic has by 
far the highest carbon emissions, which will be our first focus. 
Post-consumer plastics can be made into food-grade containers, resulting in a 25% reduction in carbon emissions, which could save around 70 tonnes of carbon annually.4 We are committed 
to working with our manufacturers to source recycled plastic packaging.

      Cutting carbon emissions

      Our carbon footprint is extensive and wide-ranging, from cars to cows to consumption. Going forward, we will require our suppliers to declare the carbon emissions of their supplied products. Our team continues to source innovative plant-based ingredients that can help us lower our carbon impact without compromising quality.7

      Putting the brakes on transport

      We currently source our products from France, Ireland, Spain and Germany, which are transported by road to our distribution hub. Our powders are produced locally in the UK. We engage with our suppliers in taking up low or no emission heavy goods vehicle transport.7 We are always looking for ways to optimise our truckloads and reduce CO2 emissions.

      View our Carbon Reduction Plan

      Join us on this journey

      This is just the beginning of our sustainability journey. We are continually exploring new ways to minimise our environmental impact.  Have an idea or a suggestion? We’d love to hear from you—because the future of sustainability is a challenge, we all share.

      Get in touch

      References

      1. AYMES Data on File: BCorp certification data submission. 2023.

      2. Tao, Y., You, S., Zhu, J., & You, F. (2024). Energy, climate, and environmental sustainability of trend toward occupational-dependent hybrid work: overview, research challenges, and outlook. Journal of Cleaner Production, 442, 141083. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro. 2024.141083

      3. Data on file: Tetra Pak Packaging for AYMES presentation. 2023.

      4. Comparison based on AYMES data on file; Tetra Pak. Tetra Pak Packaging for AYMES presentation (accessed January 2024): Compared to HDPE bottle weighing 20g.

      5. AYMES Data on File: Comparison made with the plastic used for two 125ml compact ONS bottles

      6. AYMES Data on File: Hügli Nahrungsmittel GmbH. RSPO certified palm oil products. 2022.

      7. AYMES Carbon Reduction Plan. 2022-23.