Climate Change Data

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