Sustainability

2018 Sustainability Report

Discover our 2018 sustainability report

“Meeting tomorrow’s demand” - our sustainability strategy

“Meeting tomorrow’s demand” by making agricultural products available to everyone on the planet, every day, means doing business in a responsible and sustainable way.

This is because wherever we go, we are committed to creating a positive, sustainable and long-lasting difference for all our stakeholders – from our people to our shareholders, farmers, customers, communities and countries in which we operate.

Our sustainability strategy is based on five objectives.

The interactive diagram below explains the material issues and policies each one addresses.

Upholding standards

Create value and balance stakeholder interests by good corporate governance, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and ensuring the quality and safety of our products.

Good Governance & Compliance
Product Quality & Safety

Sustainability policy

Taking care of our people

Recognise people as the driving force behind our business by respecting their (human and labour) rights, providing a safe and healthy work environment, and offering employees opportunities to develop their potential and excel.

Respect for Human & Labour Rights
Occupational Health & Safety
Talent Attraction & Retention

Sustainability policy

Managing our environmental impact

Mitigate the environmental impact of our operations by monitoring and optimising our resource efficiency, applying responsible agricultural (production) practices and minimising waste generation.

Responsible Agricultural Production
Water management
Waste management
Energy efficiency & Reduction of Emissions

Sustainability policy

Environmental policy

Connecting supply & demand responsibly

Manage our supply chains in an efficient, responsible and sustainable way by mitigating possible environmental and social risks – including biodiversity and deforestation – sharing best practices and achieving partnerships, and by reducing impact on natural resources and increasing agricultural productivity through (agricultural) innovation.

Sustainable Agricultural Sourcing
(Agricutural) Innovation

Sustainability policy

Supplier Code of Conduct, including commodity-specific policies

Building strong communities

Have a positive impact on the communities where we work and live; empower underprivileged people to improve their future within the context of international agribusiness, through community engagement, partnerships and programs.