We believe that looking after people’s health goes hand in hand with looking after the planet. That’s why we work hard to reduce our impact on the environment while continuing to provide high-quality oral nutritional supplements (ONS) you can trust. As a certified B Corp organisation, we meet strict standards for environmental care, honesty and responsibility, reflecting our commitment to doing what’s right for you, your community and future generations.

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:

2020

Removed straws from products, saving approx. 2,000kg of plastic*

2021

Removed additional card packaging, resulting in an approx. 20,000kg reduction in cardboard use*

2021

Introduced fully recyclable bottles, avoiding 75,000 kg of plastic waste*

2022

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

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2023

Optimised logistics to increase pallet capacity, avoiding approx. 5,000km of CO2 emissions*

2024

AYMES achieves B Corp certification

2024

Transitioned Actagain 1.5 Juce from bottles to Tetra Pak, reducing 20,000kg of plastic*

2024

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

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Tetra Pak packaging

Our Tetra Pak cartons are made with 63% plant-based materials and 75% less plastic, helping cut carbon emissions by 11%.1,2

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

Remote-first company   

AYMES operates as a remote-first business, which helps us to achieve 54% fewer carbon emissions when compared to traditional offices.3 25-50% of our energy supplies are from renewable sources,4 and we continue to look for ways or reducing emissions.

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 make sure our ingredients come from sustainable, certified sources. Our Palm Oil Promise means we only use responsibly certified palm oil, supporting ethical and environmentally friendly farming practices.6

Striving for net zero

We’ve created a detailed Carbon Reduction Plan to help us (internally) reach net zero emissions by 2035. We update it every year and are actively working toward this goal through a range of practical strategies.

Reducing our carbon footprint

Our carbon footprint comes from many sources, and includes vehicles, food and everyday ingredients. We will be working with our suppliers to share the carbon impact of the products they provide. Exploring innovative plant-based ingredients to help reduce emissions, without compromising the quality7 you expect, is also a big part of our process.

Recycling

Plastic packaging has the biggest impact on our carbon footprint, so it’s our first focus. Using recycled plastic to make food-safe containers can cut carbon emissions by 25%, which saves around 70 tonnes every year.2 We’re committed to working with our manufacturers to bring more recycled plastic into our packaging.

Improving transportation

We partner with our suppliers to use low or no emission trucks and constantly look for smarter ways to transport goods, helping us to cut CO₂ emissions.7

How to recycle our products

Find out more

To find out more about our efforts to reduce the impact of our work on the environment, read our Carbon Reduction Plan.

View our Carbon Reduction Plan

References

* AYMES Supply Chain Data, 2024.
† Comparison made on MIMS data (accessed September 2024).
1. Data on file: Tetra Pak Packaging for AYMES presentation. 2023.
2. Comparison based on AYMES data on file; Tetra Pak. Tetra Pak Packaging for AYMES presentation (accessed January 2024): Compared to HDPE bottle weighing 20g.
3. AYMES Data on File: BCorp certification data submission. 2023.
4. 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.%202024.141083.
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.