Resource conservation

Switching energy supply to renewables
We efficiently use resources to preserve them for future generations while protecting the environment, people, and animals. Our goal is to continuously reduce energy and water consumption across the entire lifecycle of our products and in all divisions. By 2030, we aim to meet our electricity needs with renewable energy step by step. We already obtain 20% of our electricity from hydropower.
Our responsibility to the environment is clear: from animal husbandry to processing and packaging, we implement sustainable and resource-efficient processes.
Christian Bader, Sustainability

Climate protection is a significant challenge that requires long-term strategies and concrete measures. To develop these and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we must have a clear understanding of where emissions are generated. We have gathered extensive data to calculate our carbon footprint (CCF). The CCF shows us how many greenhouse gases are produced by our processes and across the value chain. We recalculate the CCF annually and continue to reduce it through targeted measures. Our goal is to contribute to achieving the 1.5-degree target set by the Paris Climate Agreement, both within our operations (Scope 1 and 2) and in collaboration with our supply chain (Scope 3).

Climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative
We take our responsibility for sustainability and climate protection seriously, working closely with the agricultural sector. Our goal is to become one of Europe’s most sustainable food producers by 2030. To measure our progress, we adhere to the objectives of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Our targets for 2030 were validated by SBTi in 2024.
Our ambitious goals
-42%
by 2030 (base year 2021)
Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Interim result 2024 (preliminary)
+2.9% (base year 2021)
-25%
by 2030 (base year 2021)
Scope 3 emissions
Interim result 2024 (preliminary)
-15.6% (base year 2021)
-30.31%
by 2030 (base year 2021)
emissions from agriculture and land use (FLAG)
Interim result 2024 (preliminary)
-15.1% (base year 2021)

Deforestation-free feed for pigs and cattle
Preserving primary forests plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change, protecting biodiversity, and safeguarding habitats for endangered indigenous peoples. Key milestones have already been achieved – for instance, the transition of nearly all German pig and cattle farming to deforestation-free soy feed components as of 1 January 2024. We are now working towards the goal of ensuring our supply chains use deforestation-free raw materials by the end of 2025. You can find our official statement on this topic here: Deforestation Statement
An important aspect of effective resource conservation is minimising food waste along the entire value chain. With our whole-animal utilisation approach, where over 98 percent of each animal is processed and utilised, we set new standards in sustainable meat production.
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