+44 (0) 1895 268288

Brunel University of London
Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH

 +44 (0) 1895 268288

Brunel University of London
Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH

Park Royal Net Zero:
Transforming Food Supply Systems

Park Royal
Net Zero: Transforming Food Supply Systems

Helping food & drinks businesses
lead the way to a zero carbon future

Helping food & drinks businesses lead the way to a zero carbon future

From Farm To Fork

Collaborating to Build a Greener Future

Aligned with the goals of the UK Food Strategy which underscores the imperative for academic institutions to collaborate with food manufacturers and the EPSRC’s Place Based Impact Acceleration objectives, this project is a resounding response to the challenges at hand.

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Park Royal Net Zero Food Systems

Aims & Objectives

Our aim is to reduce carbon emissions and cost, improve resilience and drive economic growth in food supply systems passing through Park Royal.

Innovative Net-Zero Energy Systems

We are dedicated to pioneering energy systems that operate at net-zero emissions, leveraging renewable energy sources and innovative technologies to minimise environmental impact.

Waste Reduction & Valorisation

We are committed to minimising waste throughout the food supply chain and maximizing the value of by-products through innovative valorisation strategies, contributing to a circular economy.

Digitalisation & Automation

Embracing digitalisation and automation technologies to optimize food manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and reduce resource consumption.

Low Carbon Food Production

Promoting practices and technologies that enable low carbon food production, including sustainable farming methods, vertical farming, and urban agriculture initiatives.

Decarbonisation of Transport

Woking towards reducing carbon emissions associated with transportation in the food supply chain, exploring sustainable transport solutions and promoting alternative fuels and modes of transportation.

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Partners & Funders

Partnering to Achieve Net-Zero

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded Brunel University of London a £2.6 million Place-Based Impact Acceleration Account (PBIAA) to lead the Park Royal Net Zero programme from February 2024 to January 2028.

In partnership with Harper Adams University and West London Business, this initiative supports food and drink businesses in Park Royal Industrial Estate, West London, helping them transition towards net-zero food supply systems through innovation, research, and industry collaboration.