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Leo Group Ltd

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www.leogroupltd.co.uk
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Leo Group stands as one of the UK’s leading specialists in animal by-products and renewable energy, playing a critical role within the food and agricultural industries. The company excels in collecting and processing a wide array of animal materials, transforming them into valuable meals and oils. These specialized products find diverse applications, including sustainable aviation fuel, pet food, aqua feed, cosmetics, oleochemicals, and renewable fuel. With over four decades of experience, Leo Group has been at the forefront of modernizing the rendering industry through continuous investment in state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly equipment and sustainable business practices.

The group's commitment to renewable energy is evident through significant investments in solar, wind, and biomass energy projects, with an overarching aim to power all processing sites using 100% renewable energy. Their Biopower operation alone processes 60,000 tonnes of material annually, generating 55MW of electricity capable of powering 120,000 households. Annually, Leo Group processes in excess of 1.25 million tonnes of waste material, yielding 130,000 tonnes of protein meal and 70 million litres of purified fats.

Operating from humble beginnings in Halifax since the 1970s, Leo Group has grown into a global business, employing over 1000 people across operational sites in the UK, Europe, and South Africa, with products exported worldwide. Beyond its core operations, the company is dedicated to community engagement, supporting local charities, providing grants through the Leo Group Community Fund, and creating substantial employment opportunities in the regions where its plants are based. This holistic approach underscores their ethos of achieving through quality, fostering long-standing relationships with customers and suppliers as a trusted partner.

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