Ardo CSR rapport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 84
We are Ardo
The path to a more
sustainable food system
Minimal environmental
impact
Agronomy
MIMOSA+
Food safety, quality
and innovation
Respect for
our employees
Relationship with
our stakeholders
Sustainability
statements
Climate risk assessment
As part of our climate risk assessment1, we observed a
E1-2 — Policies related to climate change mitigation and
E1-4 – Targets related to climate change mitigation and
significant trend: mean temperatures are projected to increase
adaptation
adaptation
rise in temperature will have wide-reaching impacts on crop
More information:
Following our SBTi commitment in December 2023, we are
production, pest management and water availability, demanding
→ The path to a more sustainable food system > 1. Committing
developing emission reduction targets in line with SBTi
by 15 to 20% across all our growing regions and seasons. This
proactive measures to adapt and mitigate risks.
to a more sustainable future
→ Minimal Environmental Impact > 2. Reducing the Ardo carbon
One of the most concerning outcomes of this temperature
increase is the intensification of extreme weather conditions,
footprint
→ Minimal Environmental Impact > 2. Reducing the Ardo carbon
especially the number of days with temperature above 35°C.
footprint > Regenerate > Ardo Green Energy Policy
In particular, regions in the South of Europe are expected to
→ Agronomy MIMOSA+ > 2. MIMOSA+, regenerating and
experience two to four times more days with temperatures
revitalising the soil and ecosystems
exceeding 35°C. These extreme heat days can place stress
E1-3 — Actions and resources in relation to climate change
higher temperatures mean fewer frost days across all sourcing
policies
areas, leading to an increased risk of pests, as colder weather
While average yearly precipitation in our main growing regions
contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, in accordance
with the Paris Agreement.
Achieving significant GHG reductions in our crop growing
activities (FLAG emissions) is a challenging task for Ardo and its
More information:
→ Minimal Environmental Impact > 2. Reducing the Ardo carbon
Scope 1 and 2 emissions:
footprint > Taking responsibility from farm to fork > Adhering
→ Minimal Environmental Impact > 2. Reducing the Ardo carbon
to sustainable farming
footprint
is expected to remain relatively stable, seasonal fluctuations
Our specific target for Scope 1 & 2 emissions - measured against
will likely intensify. We also anticipate a slight increase in
Scope 3 emissions:
our 2020 baseline – is to achieve a 40% reduction in carbon
consecutive dry days, especially in southern regions, which will
→ Agronomy MIMOSA+ > 2. MIMOSA+, regenerating and
emissions (T CO2eq / T prod) by 2030.
further challenge water availability and soil health. Meanwhile,
Northern Europe may see an increase in heavy precipitation
revitalising the soil and ecosystems
→ Relationship with our stakeholders
events lasting up to five days, while Southern Europe faces a
decrease in such occurrences.
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scope 3 FLAG and non-FLAG emissions. This way, we aim to
farmers.
on crops, reduce yields and affect crop quality. In winter,
traditionally helps control pest populations.
ambitions for our scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as for our
Source of information used for climate assessment: IPCC climate scenario RCP 8.5, Baseline: 19812010, Period: Medium term 2041-2060 and Aqueduct 4.0: Updated Decision-Relevant Global Water Risk
Indicators | World Resources Institute
→ The path to a more sustainable food system > 4. Turning our
sustainability ambition into reality
