Ardo CSR rapport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 65
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
Ardo’s ‘We CARE’ programme
As part of the ‘We CARE’ programme, we have set clear goals for 2025 while
The ‘We CARE’ programme reflects Ardo’s commitment to sustainability,
continuing to develop longer-term objectives. Specifically, for the coming year,
focusing on Collaboration, Action, Responsible sourcing, and reducing
we aim to:
our Environmental impact. This programme integrates sustainability into
• Achieve 100% of our frozen foods, ingredients, packaging and transport
every aspect of our sourcing strategies, aiming to create positive social and
suppliers signing our Supplier Code of Conduct, reinforcing our shared
environmental progress throughout our supply chain.
commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.
• Ensure 100% of our frozen food suppliers in high-risk countries are
Key components of ‘We CARE’ include:
SMETA-audited, with actionable plans in place to address any identified
• Sustainable procurement: We incorporate social and environmental
high-risk non-conformities.
considerations when selecting products, vendors and materials.
This approach not only reduces risks but also promotes positive impacts,
ensuring alignment with our sustainability strategy.
• Supplier engagement: We are transitioning from a compliance-based
approach to fostering meaningful, positive impact through partnerships
• Establish clear compliance targets for FSA / GlobalG.A.P. across all
product groups
• Collaborate with our top 10 and top 20 suppliers to set defined carbon
reduction and safety targets, driving measurable progress in these
critical areas.
with vendors.
These initiatives reflect our dedication to fostering responsible sourcing
In 2024, we identified key suppliers in areas such as food, packaging and
practices, strengthening supplier partnerships, and advancing our long-term
transport to include in our supplier engagement programmes. Our initial
sustainability ambitions.
supplier assessment highlighted those with the highest impact, enabling
us to prioritise targeted actions for 2025 and beyond, with a strong focus
More information:
on reducing Scope 3 carbon emissions in line with our sustainability
→ Food safety and quality > 1. Ensuring food safety and quality across our
commitments.
operation > With our external suppliers
→ Sustainability statements > ESRS 2 > GOV-4 Statement on
sustainability due diligence
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