Ardo CSR rapport 2023 - Flipbook - Page 4
Our sustainability programme,
aligned with the UN Sustainable Development
Goals and EU Green Deal ambitions.
“Ardo aspires to support the
needed transformation of the
global food system.”
Our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The SDGs are an integral part of our sustainability programme. They guide
Emilie Haspeslagh Sustainability Director
us in taking the appropriate decisions that ensure the future resilience of
our business throughout our integrated value chain – from responsible
sourcing and sustainable operations, to delivering healthy and nutritious
Global food production is both a contributor to and a victim
our climate dedication, we have signed the commitment
food to the consumer’s plate.
of climate change. A third of global greenhouse gas emissions
letter to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) on
as well as up to 80% of biodiversity loss are generated by
the 1st of December 2023.
Europe leads the way
food production and distribution. Simultaneously, over the
The European Commission has translated the objectives of the Paris
last six years, we at Ardo have faced a decrease in field yields
We also aim to enhance our resilience to climate change
Agreement into the European Green Deal. This European growth strategy
due to climate change. Furthermore, the global food system
through our MIMOSA+ programme, which focuses on
transforms climate and environmental challenges into opportunities, to
is implicated in a health crisis through insufficient food, low-
restoring the health of our soils and the implementation
ensure a just and inclusive transition for all. At the heart of this Green Deal
quality diets and overconsumption.
of regenerative agriculture practices. Our "Let's Meet in
is the European Farm to Fork Strategy, which strives to accelerate our
the Field" event in September 2023 was a major milestone
transition to a sustainable food system. Ardo follows the ambition from
All these trends underline the urgent need for a radical
Europe by reinforcing it's sustainability initiatives.
transformation of the global food system.
in our climate adaptation plan.
However, we cannot realise these ambitions on our own.
At Ardo, we aspire to contribute to this transition by offering
We need to work together with our farmers, employees,
nutritious, plant-based products to consumers and by reducing
customers and the wider community. We need people to
our own environmental impact during the production of
come together more than ever to jointly address the
these products. Our fresh frozen products can also positively
challenges we face. WE NEED YOU!
contribute to the reduction of food waste. To demonstrate
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