Sustainability

Our approach to sustainability: "Growing in Balance"

Sustainability is closely linked to our company's purpose – to create value from plants for an enjoyable, healthy and sustainable world. Accordingly, the advancement and implementation of our Sustainability Strategy "Growing in Balance" is one of the strategic directions of the Südzucker Group Strategy 2030. 

For us at Südzucker Group, “Growing in Balance” means harnessing the passion and expertise of all our employees in their diverse roles to create value in harmony with people and the planet. In everything we do, we aim to strike a balance between economic, ecological and social issues, as well as the various expectations of our stakeholders. 

Three pillars form the strategic framework

Through our business activities, we have a direct impact on – and therefore also a special responsibility towards – the people around us (“People”), protecting and restoring the environment (“Planet”) and our economic success (“Value”).

To meet this responsibility, we are working on eight impact areas as part of our group-wide sustainability program: emissions reduction, responsible water use, circular economy, conscious consumption, attractive workplace, safe operations, responsible sourcing, and sustainable farming.

Sustainability Statement

Detailed information on our Sustainability Strategy “Growing in Balance”, its three pillars, the eight impact areas, as well as its goals, measures, and key performance indicators can be found in Südzucker Group’s latest annual report in the “Sustainability Statement” section (pp. 87–190).