Ardo CSR rapport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 82
We are Ardo
The path to a more
sustainable food system
Topic
Sustainable packaging
Regenerative agriculture
Food Quality
& Food Safety
Employee well-being
& safety
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Minimal environmental
impact
Agronomy
MIMOSA+
Food safety, quality
and innovation
Respect for
our employees
Relationship with
our stakeholders
Impacts, risks and opportunities
Time horizon
Value chain
Enablement of higher recycling rates for customers through recyclable packaging and/or packaging return
programmes, resulting in reduction of waste generation
Positive impact
Short term
(< 1 year)
Own
operations /
Downstream
Positive impact
Long term
(> 5 years)
Own
operations /
Downstream
Costs associated with disposing of packaging, including transportation and disposal fees,
which can impact operational expenses.
Risk
Short term
(< 1 year)
Own
operations /
Downstream
Soil regeneration by improving soil health leading to improved soil structure, water retention,
and nutrient cycling
Positive impact
Medium term
(1-5 years)
Upstream
Over the long term, regenerative practices can lead to cost savings through improved soil health,
reduced inputs, and increased crop resilience.
Opportunity
Long term
(> 5 years)
Upstream
Decreasing yield and increasing effort in crop soil health recovery because of conventional methods.
Risk
Medium term
(1-5 years)
Upstream
Compromised food quality & food safety results in public health concerns (harm to the health
of consumers e.g. harmful pathogens or contaminants)
Negative impact
Short term
(< 1 year)
Across the
value chain
Adequate packaging helps maintain the safety and quality of frozen food products, reducing the risk of
contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illnesses. Consumers can have confidence in the products they
purchase.
Sustainability
Sustainability
statements
statements
Link to ESRS
E5
E4
S4
Proactive compliance with food safety regulations and standards (like BRC and IFS) can enhance the
company's reputation, potentially leading to increased customer trust and preference.
Opportunity
Short term
(< 1 year)
Across the
value chain
Unhealthy (physical and/or mental), unhappy and insecure work force
(e.g. because lack of work-life balance)
Negative impact
Medium term
(1-5 years)
Own
operations
S1
Risk of increased stress given the important impact of Horizon (Strategy and Cost out) on the workload
on top of the day-to-day, combined with uncertainty of change (eg, the previous Covid pandemic situation).
Risk
Medium term
(1-5 years)
Own
operations
