Geia Food A/S
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2018, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Food safety
- Animal welfare
- Climate, environment & ecology
Environmental Achievements
- 50% of Geia Food’s total fish sales are ASC or MSC certified.
- Supports "Fødevarebanken" (The Food Bank) to combat food waste.
Social Achievements
- Collaboration with "Dyrenes Beskyttelse" (The Society for Animal Protection) to improve animal welfare.
- Sponsorships and local support for various charities and community events (e.g., Kræftens Bekæmpelse, GESTUS, Dansk Folkehjælp, Julemærkehjemmet, Team Skælskør Slagelse, Aalborg Kongres- & Kultur Center).
Governance Achievements
- Achieved BRC for Agents and Brokers and IFS Broker certifications in 2018.
- Tripled the manpower of its quality department.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Ensuring food safety in a globalized supply chain.
- Meeting increasing consumer demand for high animal welfare standards.
- Minimizing environmental impact through sustainable sourcing.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented structured supplier screening and risk assessment processes.
- Collaborated with "Dyrenes Beskyttelse" for animal welfare certification.
- Worked with suppliers to achieve ASC/MSC certifications for fish products and actively promoted organic food.
- Supported "Fødevarebanken" to reduce food waste.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier evaluation and risk analysis.
- Preference for suppliers with GFSI-approved food safety certificates (IFS, BRC, FSSC 22000).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 15: Life on Land
Geia Food's commitment to food safety, animal welfare, and sustainable sourcing contributes to these goals.
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:91598 kWh (Danish branches only)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate and environment
- Working conditions
- Human rights
- Good governance
Environmental Achievements
- Donated 3.5 tons of food to the Danish Food Bank.
- Actively promotes organic food.
- Approximately half of fish sales are ASC or MSC certified.
- Reduced energy consumption in Danish branches to 91,598 kWh from a target of 92,000 kWh.
Social Achievements
- Only one work-related accident in Danish branches resulting in 2 days of absence.
- One woman joined the Board of Directors in 2018, aiming for two by 2022.
Governance Achievements
- Zero judicial convictions for violations of competition law, marketing law, or anti-corruption legislation.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce power consumption in Danish branches to 89,766 kWh (2% reduction)
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing food waste throughout the value chain.
- Reducing energy consumption.
- Improving gender balance on the Board of Directors.
- Strengthening supplier management on CSR areas.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a new policy for environment and climate (planned for 2019).
- Developing a new labor rights policy (planned for 2019).
- Developing a new human rights policy (planned for 2019).
- Developing a new anti-corruption policy (planned for 2019).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:478,900 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2: 76.7 tCO2e, Scope 3: 458,824 tCO2e)
Scope 1 Emissions:47 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:29.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:458,824 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:27.6% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:1,076,209 kWh/year
Water Consumption:762.39 m3/year
Waste Generated:10,23 tons/year (7.16 tons recycled)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Operations
- Good Leadership
Environmental Achievements
- Significant reductions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
- Achieved Ecovadis Silver Medal
Social Achievements
- All business entities certified as Great Places to Work
- Donated 7,722 kg of food waste (19,305 meals) through the Food Bank
Governance Achievements
- Established a broadly based ESG team across all business entities
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero GHG emissions by 2050
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce attrition and absenteeism
- Develop specific development plans for employees
- Screen workforce for talents
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts on food production and supply chains
- Scope 3 emissions
- Sustainable packaging
- Food waste
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a new environment and climate policy
- Submitted targets to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
- Calculated Scope 3 emissions
- Initiated process of meeting Extended Producer Responsibility requirements
- Cooperating with the Danish organization Fødevarebanken (The Food Bank)
- Sponsoring the Stop Wasting Food movement Denmark
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sedex membership
- Prioritization of suppliers with GFSI-approved certifications
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Danish Financial Statements Act, Article 99, EcoVadis, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Certifications: IFS Broker, Great Place to Work
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3: Good health and well-being
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
- SDG 13: Climate action
Geia Food focuses on food safety, sustainable sourcing, and emissions reduction
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Organic products
- Whole grain products
- Keyhole labelled products
- MSC/ASC certified seafood products
Awards & Recognition
- Ecovadis Silver Medal
- Great Place to Work certification