The company takes systematic action at the corporate or site level as well as along the value chain to protect the climate more effectively.

In order to avoid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the emissions are systematically recorded, documented and evaluated at least at the corporate level. Internationally accepted standards (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064) shall be used as methodology, with the minimum requirement being that all scope 1 and 2 emissions are recorded in accordance with the GHG Protocol. The aim is to take as much primary data as possible as a basis.

• Corporate carbon footprint (e.g., according to GHG Protocol or ISO 14064); critical review
• Data on site-specific greenhouse gas emissions resulting from energy consumption (including transport fuels) and refrigerant losses (e.g., based on ISO 50001, a product life cycle assessment, energy balance or product carbon footprint)
• Climate protection program including targets, measures and collaboration with stakeholders

At the corporate and / or site level as well as along the value chain the company takes systematic action to:

• reduce energy consumption,
• increase energy efficiency and
• increase the use of renewable energy.

• Energy consumption data; ISO 50001 report and data
• Energy saving program including targets, measures and collaboration with stakeholders on the increase of efficiency, use of innovative environmental technologies, renewable energy, etc.

The company takes systematic care to

• avoid unnecessary packaging (e.g., external packaging),
• reduce packaging weight (e.g., thinner materials),
• employ reusable and / or recyclable packaging (e.g., returnable packaging) and minimize the environmental impact of packaging (e.g., eco-friendly materials).

• Documentation and data collection on packaging insert, composition and use
• Targets, measures and collaboration with stakeholders on envi-ronmentally friendly raw materials extraction, packaging avoid-ance, reduction and optimization
• Evidence of use of recycled materials

The company

• avoids waste,
• minimizes unavoidable waste,

and arranges for its appropriate recovery or disposal.

• Targets, measures and collaboration with stakeholders on waste avoidance, reduction, substitution and appropriate recycling or disposal
• Data on waste streams
• Documented procedure on the systematic identification and avoidance of prohibited and critical chemicals, pesticides and harmful substances, mineral oil-based raw materials, etc. (e.g., REACH), including a procedure to avoid environmental disasters

The company takes systematic action to ensure the efficient protection and responsible use of water as a precious resource

• at the corporate / site level and
• along the value chain.

• Documentation and current data on corporate water consump-tion, water sources and / or water footprint (according to ISO 14046)
• Targets, measures and collaboration with stakeholders on water protection and efficient use of water

The company takes systematic action to ensure the efficient protection and responsible use of soil as a precious resource

• at the corporate / site level and
• along the value chain.

• Data on buildings, soil sealing, tillage, erosion, over fertilization, pesticide use, emissions, etc.
• Targets, measures and collaboration with stakeholders on opti-mum land use, minimization of soil contamination and assurance of soil quality

The company takes systematic action to improve air quality

• at the corporate / site level and
• along the value chain.

• Data on emission measurements (ammonia, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, etc.)
• Targets, measures and collaboration with stakeholders on the minimization of air pollution / improvement of air quality

The company takes systematic action to ensure the efficient protection of biodiversity (diversity of habitats [ecosystems], diversity of species and genetic diversity within species)

• at the corporate / site level and
• along the value chain.

• Documentation on the impact of business activities on biodiversity on site and along the value chain through to primary production (use of fertilizers and pesticides, protected areas, number of livestock and horticultural plant varieties / breeds being used, etc.)
• Share of certified products aiming to protect biodiversity (e.g., RSPO - Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil, FSC, Rainforest Alliance)
• Targets, measures and reports on projects to protect / promote biodiversity along the value chain
• Procurement policies / agreements with suppliers

The company systematically promotes animal welfare

• at the corporate / site level and
• along the value chain.

• Evidence of appropriate animal welfare
• Share of animal welfare certificates
• Targets, measures and reports on projects related to animal welfare along the value chain (e.g., alternative forms of animal husbandry; alternatives to animal testing)
• Procurement policies / agreements with suppliers