Palsgaard raises CSR bar
Danish-based food ingredients manufacturer Palsgaard has released its 2013 CSR report, detailing a list of CSR goals and initiatives.
The 48-page report outlines the latest steps in four key areas (energy and environment, employees, corporate governance and products) where Palsgaard has significant efforts well underway to address its impact on the environment, its people and society at large.
Palsgaard has put CO2 emissions reduction firmly at the top of its CSR agenda. Four years ago, the company declared its objective to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2020. The report reveals that efforts to reduce emissions are on track, approximately halving Palsgaard’s total CO2 emissions since 2007.
Another highlight is the company’s determination to achieve 100% RSPO-certified palm oil in its production, combating the consequences that growing oil palms may have on the climate, biodiversity and working conditions in south east Asia. The report indicates that during 2015 this goal will be achieved.
Excellent progress was also reported in relation to other key goals, such as wastewater emissions (down from 1.53 litres per kg of finished product in 2012 to 1.39 in 2013) and workplace accident frequency (down by 21% compared to last year).
