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Responsible packaging for a responsible future

We Make. We Supply. We Deliver

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DeliStore - Updated

WELCOME TO AGORA - THE NEW NAME FOR DELISTORE!

YOUR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SERVICE PACKAGING SUPPLIER

Sustainability

Zeus Sustain is a brand new initiative from Zeus which aims to provide innovative, sustainable packaging solutions tailored to reducing your businesses carbon footprint.
 

LOOK OUT FOR OUR ECO ICONS:

COMPOSTABLE

KERBSIDE RECYCLING

RECYCLED CONTENT

SPECIALIST MATERIALS

LOOK OUT FOR OUR ECO ICONS:

COMPOSTABLE

KERBSIDE RECYCLING

RECYCLED CONTENT

SPECIALIST MATERIALS

LOOK OUT FOR OUR ECO ICONS:

COMPOSTABLE

KERBSIDE RECYCLING

RECYCLED

CONTENT

SPECIALIST MATERIALS

HELPING YOU MEET YOUR SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS

HELPING YOU MEET YOUR SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS

Today’s customers expect more than just functional packaging – they want proof that you’re making smarter, greener choices. At Agora, we design and supply products that not only protect your goods but also protect your brand’s environmental credibility. Whether you’re aiming to reduce landfill waste, improve recyclability, or meet plastic reduction targets, we’ve got you covered. Our range includes recyclable and compostable options and materials are responsibly sourced to meet evolving ESG benchmarks. Need something custom to hit your specific sustainability goals? We’ll help you tick every box – from compliance to conscience.

Our key sustainability initiatives include:

Waste-Reducing Designs

Innovative product designs minimize material use while maintaining strength and protection. Using less material (and less plastic) means less waste throughout the supply chain.

Carbon-Conscious Sourcing

We prioritise local suppliers and optimised logistics to shrink our carbon footprint. From production to delivery, we’re cutting down transport miles and favouring low-emission processes at every step.

 

Education: Understanding Eco Friendly Packaging Materials

Making the switch to eco-friendly packaging is great – but understanding the materials and how to dispose of them properly is crucial. Below, we highlight some common sustainable packaging materials and what makes them special. By knowing the differences, you can ensure you and your customers get the full environmental benefit from each item (and dispose of it correctly).

Bagasse

This is the pulp left over after extracting juice from plants like sugarcane or sugar beets. Instead of burning or landfilling this byproduct, it’s repurposed into paper and packaging. Bagasse is strong enough to replace styrofoam or plastic in disposable plates, cups, and takeout containers. Being plant-based, it’s easily compostable – a bagasse container will biodegrade in about 2 to 4 months under the right conditions.

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POPULAR BAGASSE PRODUCTS

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PLA Plastics

Polylactic Acid (PLA),also known as “corn plastic,” is a biodegradable plastic-like material made from renewable resources like corn starch or sugar cane. PLA items look and function like traditional plastic but break down under the right conditions. Important: PLA needs heat and moisture to decompose – typically in an industrial compost facility. When properly composted, PLA can break down into natural elements in under a month, versus centuries for conventional plastics. It also won’t produce toxic fumes if incinerated.

CPLA

This stands for Crystallised PLA, a form of PLA blended with chalk and other additives to improve heat resistance. CPLA is 100% compostable like regular PLA, but it can withstand high temperatures (over 200°F) without warping. That makes it ideal for hot applications like compostable cutlery and coffee cup lids. At end-of-life, CPLA products can be composted in industrial facilities just like PLA.

Recycled Paper

Quite simply, this is paper made from previously used paper. Using recycled paper in packaging helps preserve forests by reducing the demand for virgin wood pulp. It also uses significantly less energy to produce compared to new paper. The quality of modern recycled paper is nearly on par with virgin material, meaning you don’t sacrifice performance or appearance to be eco-friendly. Whenever possible, Agora incorporates recycled content in our paper packaging to further reduce environmental impact.

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OUR JOURNEY TO NET ZERO

We’re not just selling packaging - we’re reshaping how it’s made, used, and reused. Agora is fully committed to a Net Zero future. This isn’t a buzzword for us; it guides every decision we make. We’ve already begun decarbonising our operations by switching to renewable energy, reducing waste, and cutting down on transportation emissions. All our new product developments consider their carbon footprint, and we work closely with supply chain partners who share our zero-carbon ambition. From sourcing to delivery, we’re taking concrete steps toward a zero-emissions future - so you can feel confident that every Agora package is a step toward sustainability.

Learn More about Our Sustainability Initiatives – and how we help you meet your goals

Learn More

2022

Baseline & Foundations

  • Partnered with Greenly to perform a full-group carbon mapping audit, earning a Bronze award as a foundational milestone.
2023

Baseline Year

  • Completed the first full Carbon Emissions Report, measuring 198 kt CO₂e total emissions:
    • Scope 1 (direct): ~2.9 kt CO₂e
    • Scope 2 (purchased energy): ~4.9 kt CO₂e
    • Scope 3 (value chain): ~190 kt CO₂e
    • Average: ~107 t CO₂e per employee
  • Earned the Silver badge from Greenly, up from Bronze in 2022.
  • Initial action steps launched:
    • Scope 1: begun transitioning fleet from diesel to HVO, hybrid, and electric vehicles
    • Scope 2: investigating Corporate PPAs and solar installations
    • Scope 3: refining supplier database to track high-emission areas and engage suppliers for emission reduction
2025

  • Published first Sustainability Report, titled “Laying Our Sustainable Foundations”, submitting near-term targets to SBTi for validation.
  • Set milestone targets based on the 2023 baseline:
2050

Net Zero Achieved

  • Achieve Net Zero goal — balancing emissions through reduction and carbon removal. Target affirmed through the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).