Rather than being the focus of individual projects, sustainability is reflected in everything we do. Our five action fields show how we put our responsibility into practice – from our company’s development to sustainable products and production to our employees and social commitment.

Sustainability report 2024

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COMPANY

Creating stability. Securing future prospects.

As a cooperatively organised Group, our activities are focused on economic stability and future-oriented development. Investments, diversification and clear management secure jobs, milk payouts for our members and a crisis-proof company structure – even under changing market and general conditions.

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KEYFACTS

Turnover: €1.03 billion
Annual net profit: €17.4 million
Milk payout: 47.34 cents/kg
Investments: €20 million

Target achievement

91.6 %

KEYFACTS

Proportion of regional milk: 95 %
Raw milk delivery: 741 million kg
QM Dairy Sustainability Tool: 50 %
participation

Target achievement

97.3 %

PRODUCTS

Responsibility along the supply chain

Whether it’s milk, cocoa or packaging: We take responsibility for social and environmental standards in our supply chains. Risk management, carbon accounting at an operational level and innovative projects help us create transparency and lasting development along our value-added chain.

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PRODUCTION

Efficient. Environmentally aware. Future-proof.

We continuously optimise our production processes: with state-of-the-art technologies, energy efficiency projects, digitalisation and consistent environmental management. This is how we reduce emissions, water consumption and waste, and prepare for future regulatory requirements such as ISO 14001 certification.

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KEYFACTS

Energy consumption per tonne reduced
Digital data capture developed
Solar power plant in operation: 130 kWp

Target achievement

100 %

 

KEYFACTS

1,089 employees (31.12.2024)
54 trainees
Average length of employment: 11.8 years

Target achievement:

98.3 %

EMPLOYEES

A strong foundation

Our employees are the foundation of our success. Through our targeted personnel development, training, modern learning platforms, health promotion and the management programme “Transparent Together”, we are investing in long-term employee retention, qualification and a respectful company culture.

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SOCIAL AND REGIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Deep roots. Actively involved.

As a regionally anchored company, we are committed to our local regions: through regional procurement, promoting new talent, supporting voluntary work and social commitment. Our compliance system guarantees ethical, legally compliant and responsible business activities.

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KEYFACTS

95.5 % regional milk procurement
Regional share of the total material costs: 77 %
Support for voluntary work: 74 active employees (Uelzen site)

Target achievement:

100 %

 

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OUR SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2024

Our 2024 sustainability report shows how we exercise our responsibility. It provides a comprehensive insight into our goals, activities and results – clearly structured, transparent and easy to understand.

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Sustainability management
Sustainability management

You can find more information about our stakeholders, our sustainability management and our sustainability strategy here.

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Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2024
Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2024

You can read more about our sustainability strategy, management and foundations here.

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