Ardo CSR rapport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 4
“We understand the environmental
challenges our industry faces and the
responsibility we bear to tackle them.”
Emilie Haspeslagh Sustainability Director
I am thrilled to share Ardo’s latest sustainability report with you.
This year’s report showcases the progress we have made over the past
None of this would be possible without the passion and expertise of our
Sustainability is not achieved overnight—it is built step by step. This
years and highlights the road ahead. We have continued to integrate
incredible team. From agronomists working side by side with farmers
report provides a clear and honest look at what we have accomplished,
regenerative agricultural practices into our supply chain, improving soil
to engineers and factory teams cutting energy and water use, to the
the challenges we have faced, and how we are preparing for the future.
health and building long-term climate resilience. At the same time, we
members of our “We are Ardo” working groups, and everyone who
have worked to reduce the environmental footprint of our packaging by
integrates sustainability into their daily work—your efforts make
At Ardo, sustainability is not merely a commitment; it is at the heart of
enhancing recyclability and using fewer materials—all in line with our
all the difference.
who we are and what we do. Ardo stems from a family farm, and this
commitments.
We are also deeply grateful to our customers and partners who continue
deep-rooted agricultural background continues to drive our approach
to sustainability today, particularly in agriculture. Growing up close
A key focus this year has been evaluating Science-Based Targets (SBTi)
to support and challenge us in our sustainability efforts.
to the land has instilled in us a profound respect for nature and the
as part of our decarbonisation strategy. Achieving significant reductions
Your trust and collaboration motivate us to keep raising the bar and
importance of preserving it for future generations.
in greenhouse gas emissions is particularly complex for our sector. For
finding solutions that benefit everyone—both now and in the future.
vegetables, fruits, and herbs, much of the emissions originate from
As one of Europe’s leading suppliers of frozen vegetables, fruits, and
agricultural practices such as soil management, fertiliser use, and energy Emilie Haspeslagh, Sustainability Director
herbs, we understand the environmental challenges our industry faces
use during cultivation and harvesting. While initiatives like regenerative
and the responsibility we bear to tackle them.
farming and input optimisation are helping, these areas are still tough
to decarbonise without affecting yields or quality. Nonetheless, we are
committed to driving innovation and collaborating with our growers and
other value chain partners to find scalable solutions to decrease the
climate impact of our activities.
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