Oct 16, 2024
In our opinion, the creation of an exemplary food value chain in environmental, social and economic terms is only possible with reliable data. You can expect the following points to be addressed by PRONATEC in the 2024 Sustainability Report:
Priorities, milestones and challenges
In our 2024 Sustainability Report, we discuss more in detail what PRONATEC’s unique contribution to the creation of a future-proof agrifood system is and what it could be. We also report honestly on priorities, milestones and setbacks.
A great variety of crops and shade plants
Harvest of turmeric in Madacascar
Most important areas of action (materiality analysis)
Our materiality analysis shows the most important areas for future sustainability measures. We analyse and name the areas where we can drive forward change in the right direction by exerting our influence.
Agricultural practices as the biggest lever
Agricultural practices to produce our raw food materials undoubtedly have the greatest influence on our sustainability record. But our area of influence extends far beyond this. Find out more about why (regenerative) organic farming, fair trade and the trading and processing of organic food ingredients remain the focus of our activities.
First report including data on PRONATEC Swiss Cocoa Production
Our organic cocoa processing plant, PRONATEC Swiss Cocoa Production, which was opened in 2022, has given us even more control with regard to this. The most recent Sustainability Report highlights initial successes, such as the reduction of pesticide residue cases and the use of more environmentally-friendly delivery formats (liquid bulk deliveries) for cocoa mass and cocoa butter. At the same time, the report also highlights potential for future improvements.
A higher proportion of organic certified products
Our Sustainability Report shows that currently, more than 90% of our products are certified organic. Around half of these are also sold with a Fairtrade certificate. We continue to pursue the goal of increasing the proportion of products from certified fair trade.
«Our 2024 Sustainability Report shows that ‘fair washing’ remains a serious issue in the food industry. Our goal of selling more Fairtrade certified products can only be achieved by working together with our customers and consumers. We remain committed to this!»
Nicolas Merky, Head of Sustainability at PRONATEC
EU Deforestation Regulation: a new key issue
PRONATEC has always made every effort not to purchase any raw materials that directly or indirectly cause deforestation. Instead, we support the conversion of degraded grazing areas into agroforestry areas, for example for cocoa production. In view of the entry into force of the EU Regulation on deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR), this goal has become even more pressing, and the documentation requirements have become more stringent. Our Sustainability Report shows which measures PRONATEC is taking in order to comply with the regulation. Please note: you can find current customer information on the processes and responsibilities relating to the EUDR here.
Fertile agroforestry plot (left) versus monoculture (Dom. Republic)
In 2023, a total of 44.434 hybrid seedlings were delivered to farmers
Click here for our Sustainability Report 2024. We welcome your feedback, comments and questions.
