Arvesta, together with a working group of sustainability ambassadors, has formulated an overarching sustainability vision based on the Arvesta mission. With concrete ambitions in 3 pillars, we focus on farmers, horticulturists, the planet, and our employees and consumers.
Together with more than 50 of our experts, we have translated these ambitions into 36 commitments (see overview on pages 32-37). Numerous commitments are further explained by means of stories of achievements, actions and ambitions.
From the 36 commitments, we selected 10 sustainability priorities with measurable targets (see overview on pages 38-39). Where possible, we will provide an update on the state of play in 2021.
The 10 priorities will be measured and monitored from 2022 onwards using an internal sustainability dashboard to measure progress against targets and gain data-driven insights into current figures.
In 2022, a materiality analysis will be made and we will map the greenhouse gas emissions for our entire organisation according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG protocol) standard.
Arvesta is particularly focussing on the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
Arvesta is continuously developing more sustainable and, simultaneously, more productive agriculture and horticulture processes, through innovations and technologies, with continuous advice for the farmer and horticulturist and by continuing to develop products and concepts with an eye for greater animal welfare and safety.
Arvesta aims for responsible economic growth, for itself and for the farmer and horticulturist, with committed employees and satisfied consumers.
Arvesta innovates sustainably in its own operations, with optimum traceability for its products, decreasing CO2 emissions both internally and externally, and realising a performance level of ‘good’ on the BREEAM standard for new buildings from 2020.
Arvesta is working with its customers and partners to make the food chain more sustainable, from field to fork, by committing to a sustainable purchasing policy for all its companies and by creating more transparency about the sustainability aspects of its value chain.
Arvesta is fighting climate change through its commitment to achieving 250,000 tonnes of CO2 reduction by 2025 and also by reducing its direct impact, e.g. by ensuring 20% of its company cars are hybrid or electric by 2024.
As an expert in realising the agriculture of the future, Arvesta is the direct partner of farmers and horticulturists on a daily basis and acts as a constructive and accessible discussion partner for governments, the media and civil society.
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