Ardo CSR rapport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 64
We are Ardo
The path to a more
sustainable food system
Minimal environmental
impact
Agronomy
MIMOSA+
2. Sourcing responsibly
Sourcing responsibly is a collective commitment. That is why we establish
trust-based relationships with our supplier partners. By working closely
together, we believe we can achieve mutual success and contribute to a
healthy environment and the well-being of local communities.
We carefully select our supplier partners to reflect
countries. The SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical
our commitment to responsible sourcing. All
Trade Audit) ethical assessment evaluates four
suppliers are required to adhere to the principles
pillars: Labour, Health and Safety, Environment
outlined in our Supplier Code of Conduct. We conduct
and Business Ethics.
spot checks during supplier visits or on-site audits,
evaluating aspects such as production processes,
To evaluate the sustainability of our externally
company policies and working conditions.
sourced frozen products, we use FSA (Farm
Sustainability Assessment), GlobalG.A.P. (Good
We request our suppliers to complete ethical
Agricultural Practices) or equivalent certification
audits via the Sedex platform (Supplier Ethical
programmes, which ensure product safety, quality,
Data Exchange). This ensures that ethical risks
and promote responsible and sustainable farming
throughout the supply chain are addressed and
practices.
assessed, particularly for food suppliers in high-risk
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Food safety, quality
and innovation
Respect for
our employees
Relationship with
our stakeholders
Sustainability
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