Climate Change Data

Ardo Foods NV, Ardo NV and any of their subsidiaries

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-07 to 2023-06)

Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2023-06

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:12% in FY 22/23, aiming for 30% by 2030
Carbon Intensity:Aiming for 40% reduction by 2030

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change impact & adaptation
  • Employee well-being & safety
  • Food quality & food safety
  • Water management
  • Energy management

Environmental Achievements

  • 20% reduction in carbon footprint from 2020
  • 78% of Ardo-grown fresh frozen vegetables, fruit and herbs were residue-free in the past year, aiming for 80% by 2027
  • 20% reduction in GHG emissions on sites (scope 1 and 2) since 2020
  • Recycled up to 94% of water entering facilities through wastewater treatment over the last three years in Ardooie, Belgium

Social Achievements

  • Launched MIMOSA+ regenerative agriculture program
  • Hosted "Let's Meet in the Field" event with over 1000 guests
  • Launched "Ardo a Punto" fitness program in Benimodo, Spain
  • Offered lifestyle coaching program in Zundert, Netherlands

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • 40% reduction in carbon emissions (T CO2eq / T prod) in own operations by 2030
  • Minimum 30% renewable electricity by 2030
  • Minimum 10% waste reduction across Ardo’s operations by 2030
  • 100% use of recycled and/or minimal FSC material for secondary corrugated packaging by 2030
  • 100% of irrigation based on crop needs or soil moisture deficit measurements by 2030
  • 80% of Ardo-grown production residue-free by 2027
  • 100% vegetarian product portfolio by 2025
  • Maximum 2.5 PURE complaints / 1000 tons packed by 2030
  • 75% of all externally sourced products are GLOBALG.A.P and/or FSA certified by 2030
  • 100% of frozen food suppliers are SMETA audited in high risk countries by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce primary packaging weight by 10% vs 2022 by 2025
  • 100% of packaging (paper and plastics) technically recyclable by end 2025
  • 80% of irrigation based on crop needs or soil moisture deficit measurements by 2025
  • Minimum 80% of own produced vegetables free from pesticide residues by 2027
  • 80% digital crop traceability by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change disrupting crop cycles and causing a 20% decrease in field yields between 2018 and 2022 versus 2013 and 2018
  • Declining soil health
  • Reducing availability of land for agriculture
  • Scarcer water resources
  • Excessive nitrate levels in surface water
  • Loss of biodiversity
Mitigation Strategies
  • MIMOSA+ regenerative agriculture program focusing on soil fertility, water conservation, biodiversity, cover crops, and responsible fertilizer use
  • Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment to reduce emissions
  • Energy efficiency measures (reduce, reuse, regenerate)
  • Investing in green energy (biomethanisation, solar panels)
  • Water stewardship initiatives (minimising consumption, maximising reuse)
  • Sustainable packaging initiatives (reducing weight, improving recyclability, using recycled materials)
  • Supplier audits and responsible procurement practices

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 53 supplier audits conducted in 2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sedex platform ethical audits (SMETA)
  • GLOBALG.A.P. and FSA certifications
  • Substitution of palm oil with alternatives

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Droughts
  • Floods
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Regenerative agriculture practices

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SAI Platform's Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA), GlobalG.A.P., SBTi

Certifications: GFSI

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)
  • Goal 15 (Life on land)

Ardo's initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy production, waste reduction, carbon emission reduction, and biodiversity conservation

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Corn ribs (vegan alternative for pork ribs)
  • Vegetable fingers (alternatives to chicken fingers or fish sticks)
  • Red beet 'bacon'
  • Vegan cream spinach