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Lotus Bakeries
Annual review 2018
KPIs Emission of CO2 equivalent emissions per tonne produced (in kgCO2e/tonne) * in our current production sites 150
Innovation
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When we develop new products and packaging formats, we consider
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the whole supply chain. For example, we always try to load the pallets
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and trucks in the best possible way to minimise the impact of the trans-
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port. Naturally, we consider it our job to keep a close eye on trends and developments in the areas of materials, sustainability and recycling and implement them where possible.
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% of our current production sites that has achieved the CO2 neutral label *
Respect for our ecological footprint Reducing energy consumption and emissions In 2018, our Carbon Footprint (kg CO2) Scope 1 & 2 per produced tonne
fell by 8% compared with 2017. A reduction was achieved at no less than
100%
50%
10 out of 11 production sites, while the other site remained virtually stable. 0 2016
Our gas consumption is also off set via the WWF Gold Standard pro-
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2018
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gramme and our electricity is green. The result of all these efforts: since 2015, Lotus Bakeries’ production has been CO2 neutral.
Raising awareness among employees of waste and emissions Our employees are involved in reducing waste and emissions too. For
% of our current production sites that has achieved the RSPO-certiďŹ cate
100%
example, Lotus has installed a LotusLink SharePoint platform whereby information is completely digitised and access to it facilitated. This is a
50%
significant step towards a paperless working environment. The use of modern means of communication is also promoted to reduce travel. Attention is also paid to a greener car fleet and a bicycle leasing scheme
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2017
2018
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has been introduced for our employees in Belgium. *These KPIs apply to scope 1 and 2 emissions and are calculated on the basis of Bilan Carbone.