Taking definitive action towards sustainable agriculture
Now more than ever, we must step up our efforts to contribute to global food security, helping to bring affordable nutrition to a growing population as demand rises, particularly in Asia.
As a major agri-business, we have a real opportunity to create a better future for people and the planet by helping to create a sustainable food and agriculture system, while protecting the climate and conserving nature. In this way, we deliver value to our business and stakeholders. That’s why we are taking definitive action to improve our sustainability performance and build resilience across our supply chains, transforming our ambitions into reality.
Our sustainability strategy comprises three key areas of focus: Protecting the Earth, Empowering people and Championing values. Within this, we continuously prioritise our most material issues, striving to make a positive impact and lower risks throughout our value chain
Strategic Objectives
Our areas of focus
Climate change
Taking action on our climate strategy, innovating to lower energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, and continuously source more renewable energy.
Nature and biodiversity
Preventing deforestation and conversion within our supply chains and plantations by empowering farmers to adopt more sustainable practices, including conserving soil health, protecting biodiversity, restoring nature and promoting healthy ecosystems.
Resource use
Optimising resource efficiency by better managing water, materials and waste, and preventing pollution.
Our policies
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Our areas of focus
Human and labour rights
Respecting the rights of everyone who contributes to our business, ensuring health and safety in the workplace, promoting a diverse, inclusive culture and encouraging wellbeing, helping our employees to fulfil their potential.
Capacity building
Attracting and retaining the best talent by offering equal, high-quality learning and development opportunities, partnering with suppliers to improve their performance and build farmer capacity to raise productivity sustainably.
Sustainable livelihoods
Helping farmers to achieve sustainable livelihoods and expanding access to markets and economic opportunities for responsibly produced commodities, listening to communities and addressing their needs.
Our areas focus
Ethics
Contributing to global food security, promoting high standards of business ethics and supporting progressive public policies, including through partnerships.
Policies and standards
Delivering high-quality products, underpinned by rigorous policies and globally consistent standards.
Governance
Upholding good governance and ensuring legal compliance in all our markets and countries of operation.
