We are committed to reducing both direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from our operations and value chain (scope 1, 2 and 3). This commitment is reflected in the approach of running the business in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner.
We are also focused on increasing traceability, ensuring transparency, and promoting ethical sourcing practices throughout our entire value chain.
We actively invested in identifying and measuring the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) generated by our activities, as demonstrated by our latest Sustainability Report, which shows progress along our sustainability journey.
Our goal is to foster a culture of environmental awareness and develop tailored sustainability initiatives that address the unique challenges of each location where we operate. By maintaining transparency throughout operations and strictly adhering to all applicable environmental and energy regulations, laws, and site-specific permits, we are establishing a baseline to drive long-term sustainability.
We aim to provide customers with products that are crafted with care and responsibility, thanks to our responsible sourcing plan.
The plan encompasses raw materials such as cocoa, cage-free eggs and palm oil:
In 2023, 74% of the total palm oil purchased was sourced through RSPO1 mass balance or segregated certifications.
In 2023, 74% of the total palm oil purchased was sourced through RSPO1 mass balance or segregated certifications.
In 2023, 74% of the total palm oil purchased was sourced through RSPO1 mass balance or segregated certifications.
1 CSM Ingredients group reports on the % of RSPO certified palm/palm kernel, and derivatives used as raw material (volume based)
2 CSM Ingredients group reports on the percentage of Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa powder and chocolate used as raw materials (volume-based)
3 CSM Ingredients group reports on the percentage of barn and free-range within the egg-based raw materials (volume-based)
Furthermore, we have been working diligently to ensure that all our suppliers adhere to stringent virtuous standards. The commitment is to ensure that every stage of production and procurement processes aligns with the principles of responsibility and integrity.
We are committed to minimizing waste generation through the implementation of effective measures and by structuring our operations according to the principles of circular economy.
In 2023 we sent 73% of the waste produced to be recycled, recovered or reused.
Furthermore, to tackle the impacts of packaging-related waste, we are committed to ensuring that by 2030 the vast majority of the outbound packaging used will be made from recyclable materials. In 2023, significant progress was made toward this objective, achieving an 87% recyclability rate for the primary and secondary packaging.