October 1, 2024

 

ForFarmers sharpens sustainability ambitions for future-proof agricultural sector

 

 

ForFarmers has expressed its commitment to future-proof farming through knowledge, advice, support, and products on farm.

 

Sustainability plays an essential role in this and is therefore a fundamental part of the organisation's mission, "For the Future of Farming". In this context, ForFarmers has further sharpened its sustainability ambitions to support farmers and chain partners in the sector's transition.

 

ForFarmers aims to reduce its own CO2 emissions by one-third by 2030 compared to 2022. In addition, ForFarmers aims to increase the use of circular raw materials by one-third and is committed to protecting biodiversity.

 

ForFarmers's CO2 emissions reduction effort is a step towards its ambition to be net climate neutral by 2050. This will contribute to making the chain more sustainable, in line with the Paris climate agreement. The goal will be achieved by reducing emissions in ForFarmers' operations by lowering its energy consumption, and where possible, make use of renewable energy (scope 1 and 2).

 

In addition, ForFarmers is focusing on making its raw material procurement more sustainable and reducing on-farm emissions (scope 3). These emission targets are being validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) so that they are fully in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.

 

Furthermore, ForFarmers aims to increase the share of circular raw materials by one-third, meaning that 65% of raw materials used will be circular by 2030. The recent acquisition of Van Triest Veevoeders BV is an important step in achieving this ambition.

 

ForFarmers is also committed to protecting biodiversity by aiming to responsibly source 100% of all raw materials by 2030. Furthermore, there is a focus on advising farmers on sustainable land use and reducing nitrogen emissions.

 

Pieter Wolleswinkel, chief executive officer of ForFarmers, said: "Working together on affordable and sustainable food is our dot on the horizon. We are convinced that in the future, livestock farming will remain an essential part of the food chain by upgrading co-products from the food industry to high-quality proteins such as milk, meat, and eggs, with low emissions and a contribution to biodiversity.

 

"As an important chain partner, we take our responsibility by contributing to a future-proof agricultural sector."

 

 - ForFarmers