Ardo CSR rapport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 68
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
1. ESRS 2: General disclosures
Basis for preparation
BP-1 — General basis for preparation of the sustainability statements
This sustainability statement has been prepared on a consolidated basis.
This sustainability statement discusses the social, environmental and economic
aspects of sustainability for Riward NV, Ardo Foods NV, and any of their subsidiaries,
Riward NV (BE)
hereafter referred to as “Ardo”. Besides our own operations and business relations,
we also cover our upstream and downstream value chain.
Digrom Immo NV (BE)
Ardo Foods NV (BE)
Ardo Energy NV (BE)
More information:
→ ‘We are Ardo’ > 3. Our gift to the world > From field to plate
BP-2 — Disclosures in relation to specific circumstances
In 2024, The Nest (TNFO), the family office of Els Thermote’s family, joined Ardo as
a minority shareholder in 2024. With the involvement of the Thermote family and
100%
daughter
companies
100%
daughter
companies
100%
daughter
companies
50% / 50%
Joint
Ventures
Majority
participation
Joint Venture
in green
energy
Real estate
in support of
Ardo Foods NV
Production
Sales
Sales &
production
Sales &
production
Projects in
support of
Ardo Foods NV
a more active role for the third generation of the Haspeslagh family, we combine
stability with strong ambition. Together, we will drive Ardo’s continued growth as a
world leader in the industry.
La Paz transitioned back to being fully owned by its founders as a Costa Rican family
enterprise in 2024. La Paz will continue as an important strategic supplier of frozen
tropical fruits and root crops to Ardo and ArdoVLM.
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