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SUSTAINABILITY<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\n

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Products Made from Natural Raw Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n

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\u201cUsing nature to create\u201d captures what has set us apart since 1928: harnessing the versatile properties of natural raw materials to develop innovative product solutions. We use potatoes and peas to develop functional ingredients and solutions for the food industry, animal nutrition, and technical applications. In doing so, we combine the natural properties of our raw materials with our expertise and innovative strength.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EMSLAND POTATO COUNTRY<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n

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Despite an export ratio of over 75 percent, we nonetheless think and act in a down-to-earth manner. \u00a0We grow our potatoes as close as possible to our processing sites and do so in close cooperation with our home in the Grafschaft Bentheim region.<\/span> Moreover, our peas are harvested exclusively in European countries. To that end, we prioritize sourcing our potatoes as locally as possible and ensuring our peas come from Europe, in order to keep transportation distances short. Our motto: Think globally, act locally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Resources and Agriculture<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n

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As a manufacturing company, our responsibility does not begin in the factory, but out in the fields. That is why, throughout our value chain, we focus on the conditions under which our potatoes and peas are grown. In particular, we prioritize soil quality and health, the long-term availability of our raw materials, and the responsible use of natural resources.<\/p>\n

The future of our industry depends, among other things, on the security of our raw materials, soil health, and the ability of plants to adapt to changing climatic conditions. That is why we collaborate with research institutions and our suppliers to exchange knowledge and develop new approaches to the cultivation and processing of our raw materials. In this way, we aim to help ensure that potatoes and peas remain available as important raw materials for our products in the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PLANT-BASED INNOVATIONS MADE FROM POTATOES AND PEAS<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n

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Our dedicated team is constantly working to develop plant-based product solutions for various applications in the food industry \u2014 including meat and dairy alternatives. We leverage the versatile properties of potatoes and peas to develop innovative ingredients and functional solutions that meet our customers\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n

Through the publication of our sustainability reports, we provide customers, suppliers, employees, and the public with a transparent insight into our activities and developments along our value chain. Among other things, we provide information on topics such as raw material sourcing, energy and resource consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and our goals and measures in these areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pflanzenbasierte Innovationen aus der Kartoffel<\/h2>\n
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Unser engagiertes Team arbeitet kontinuierlich an der Entwicklung von Produkten f\u00fcr wachsende nachhaltige Trends, wie z. B. Fleisch- und Molkereialternativen. Durch die Herstellung von pflanzlichen Alternativen zu tierischen Produkten tr\u00e4gt die Emsland Group dazu bei, den globalen Trend zu umweltfreundlicheren und nachhaltigeren Optionen f\u00fcr die Lebensmittelindustrie voranzutreiben.<\/p>\n

Mit der Ver\u00f6ffentlichung dieses Berichts m\u00f6chten wir Kunden, Lieferanten und Mitarbeiter sowie der \u00d6ffentlichkeit, die in der N\u00e4he von Produktionsst\u00e4tten und Anbaufl\u00e4chen lebt, einen transparenten Einblick in unsere Bem\u00fchungen um nachhaltige Praktiken in unserer gesamten Wertsch\u00f6pfungskette geben.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n

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With our 2024\/2025 Sustainability Report, we are aligning for the first time with the VSME standard (Voluntary SME Standard), which is based on the ESRS framework. This transitional format supports us in presenting our sustainability performance with greater transparency and in structurally preparing for the future requirements of the EU reporting obligation (CSRD).<\/p>\n

Since our first report for the 2017\/2018 financial year, we have regularly published comprehensive information on our environmental, social, and economic impacts. The current report continues to follow our commitment to preparing relevant indicators in a traceable and comparable manner and to supplement them where necessary for understanding our business model and industry.<\/p>\n

By reporting key content from both the Basic and Comprehensive modules of the VSME standard, we strengthen transparency for our stakeholders and establish a solid foundation for the future transition to the full ESRS requirements.<\/p>\n

The report is available in German and English and can be accessed online. The Sustainability Report will continue to be published at regular intervals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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