Dr. Oetker Nederland B.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:172 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Total Energy Consumption:95 MWh/year (per ton product)
Waste Generated:80 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from 294 tonnes in 2019 to 172 tonnes in 2020.
- Increased percentage of products with FSC-certified packaging from 22% to 23%
- Increased percentage of segregated or identity-preserved RSPO palm oil from 68% to 100%
Social Achievements
- Achieved 100% of products with free-range egg powder or certified chicken.
- Zero accidents resulting in absence in 2020 (down from 5 in 2019).
Governance Achievements
- Continued transparent communication through annual MVO Updates and website information.
- Implemented a sustainability charter aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Climate neutrality by 2050.
- Plastic-free packaging by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% across the product lifecycle by 2030.
- Achieve Gold Standards in supply chain by 2030 (EcoVadis rating and BSCI or similar certifications).
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce food waste by 25% in 2025.
- Achieve 100% recyclable packaging by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting business operations and shifting public focus from sustainability.
- Increased internal waste due to 30% higher production volume.
Mitigation Strategies
- Prioritized stabilizing core business, ensuring employee health and safety, and maintaining supply chain stability.
- Continued focus on sustainability goals despite pandemic challenges.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Use of independent quality labels and certificates (Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, RSPO, MSC, ASC, certified chicken, FSC).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, ISO 26000