- Extremely dry summer causing logistical and procurement setbacks in the Netherlands
- Swine fever in China
- Tariff dispute between the USA and China
- Meat scandal in Brazil
Royal Agrifirm Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2018 reporting, Royal Agrifirm Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 135.368 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 56.949 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 78.419 tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
135.368 tCO2e/year
2018
📊 Emissions by Scope (2018)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 56.949 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 78.419 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 6% reduction in total energy consumption compared to 2017
- Reduction in phosphorus in pig feed by 0.8%
- Increased share of whole grains in pig feed compared to 2017
- Development of a methodology for assessing the impact of new product innovations on animal health
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- By 2020, all key raw materials incorporated as part of a sustainable procurement policy
- By 2020, Agrifirm has a standard quality management approach for all companies within Royal Agrifirm Group
- By 2020, the number of accidents with lost time is a maximum of 1 per 200 employees
📅 Medium-term
- By 2025, Agrifirm has improved its energy efficiency by 15%
- By 2025, Agrifirm has developed sustainable agricultural practices that have the ability to reduce the environmental footprint of our customers’ production of animal and plant-based products by 15% in comparison to 2015
- By 2025, all employees are trained in terms of the ethical business operation principle and its implementation within Agrifirm
🔭 Long-term
- By 2025 Agrifirm is the main discussion partner for chain parties in developing and testing new supply chain concepts
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable Raw MaterialsCircular and Resource-efficient AgricultureHealthy Soil, Plants and AnimalsSocially Sustainable ChainsEmployee SafetyEthical Business OperationsFood SafetyEfficient Production and Logistics