Ardo CSR rapport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 32
We are Ardo
The path to a more
sustainable food system
Minimal environmental
impact
Agronomy
MIMOSA+
Food safety, quality
and innovation
Respect for
our employees
Relationship with
our stakeholders
Sustainability
statements
3. Closing the hydrological cycle
E3-2 — Actions and resources related to water and marine resources
Water is the largest raw material we use, with production
activities accounting for 15–20% of our total consumption.
However, the majority of our water use, approximately
80–85%, occurs in the field during irrigation activities.
To address this, we are not only improving water efficiency
within our production facilities but also optimising
irrigation practices. By leveraging scientific insights and
technological tools, we aim to manage water consumption
on the field more effectively.
Water Resilience Analysis
15–20%
In our recent water resilience analysis, which examined
both current and projected conditions up to 2050, several
of our sites and growing regions were identified as facing
80-85%
severe water stress1. Water stress indicates competition for
water resources, defined as the ratio of demand by human
society to the available water supply.
By identifying high-risk areas early, we can develop targeted
More information:
strategies for sustainable water management, ensuring
→ Agronomy MIMOSA+ > 2. MIMOSA+, regenerating and revitalising the soil and
long-term resilience for our operations. Currently, three
ecosystems > Water – Optimising irrigation
of our sites are under extremely high water stress, with a
fourth site experiencing high stress. These four sites are
projected to remain at high risk towards 2050, while all
Our approach to water management in our production sites is straightforward:
other locations are expected to face medium or low stress,
first, we work to reduce overall water usage, and second, we focus on recycling
both now and in the future. These insights will guide our
and reusing water from our wastewater treatment plants. This includes on-site
efforts as we continue to adapt to changing conditions.
reuse for processes like washing and off-site reuse for agricultural irrigation.
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We actively monitor and benchmark our water consumption across all sites,
allowing us to gain insights into water usage patterns and identify opportunities for
improvement. Given the diverse conditions and infrastructure across our locations,
we tailor our water-saving strategies accordingly, prioritising sites facing the
greatest water stress and aiming to reduce reliance on costly tap water.
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Aqueduct 4.0: Updated Decision-Relevant Global Water
Risk Indicators | World Resources Institute
