As a cooperative-based company, we have been pursuing long-term strategies since 1932 and strive to improve every day. Securing and expanding sustainable values, including for future generations, is part of our DNA.

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important not only in society in general, but also in the food and dairy industry in particular—it is also an integral part of our strategy. We always pursue a holistic approach to sustainability.

For us, sustainability is a continuous improvement process in which we measure our developments transparently and communicate openly. We are pursuing this path together—with our cooperative members, committed employees, and reliable business partners—in constant dialogue with all relevant stakeholders.

In 2019, we conducted our first materiality analysis to identify the sustainability issues that are central to our company. In 2024, we conducted another comprehensive materiality analysis in collaboration with an external service provider.

This analysis systematically prioritizes sustainability issues - both in terms of their impact on the environment and society (inside-out) and their financial relevance to our company (outside-in). Issues that are considered particularly relevant from one or both perspectives are deemed material.

As a result, key issues in the areas of environment, social affairs, and governance (ESG) were identified. These issues will be at the heart of our sustainability strategy in the future - closely linked to our overarching corporate goals and our cooperative identity. 

The ongoing, dialogue-oriented exchange with our stakeholder is an essential part of this process for us. 
 

A HOLISTIC APPROACH – FOUR  PILLARS

We aim to be responsible and to do so with a holistic approach that considers people, animals and the environment while producing high quality products.