Rice and Corn DDGS

Our Sustainability Framework

We’re committed to creating a more sustainable future for all. Our Sustainability Framework serves as a guiding force, empowering us to turn our vision into action.

Thriving Capital

We strive to harness and grow our capacity for innovation, driving sustainable growth and value creation for our business, stakeholders, and the environment. By doing so, we aim to foster a culture of sustainability that resonates throughout our ecosystem.

Meaningful Engagement

Our sustainability efforts are aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. We also engage with stakeholders to understand their priorities and concerns, ensuring our actions are informed and impactful.

Focused Implementation

We’ve identified ten Priority Areas where our operations can make a tangible difference. Within these areas, we’ve defined specific challenges to address and outcomes to achieve, guiding our sustainability journey and ensuring we’re making progress towards a more sustainable future.

Objectives

  • Minimize Our Environmental Impact: We strive to comprehend and reduce our ecological footprint, promoting a healthier planet for future generations.
  • Empower Farmers and Communities: We aim to enhance the well-being of farmers and communities by implementing initiatives that boost productivity, income, and overall quality of life.
  • Foster Collaborative Partnerships: We seek to create mutually beneficial relationships with all our partners, driving collective growth and success through open communication and cooperation.
  • Prioritize Employee Well-being: We are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and productive work environment that supports the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our team members.
  • Advance Industry Leadership: We actively engage with professional associations to stay abreast of industry developments, share best practices, and drive progress toward our key objectives.

Food Safety and Quality

Our commitment to food safety and quality is unwavering, and we implement rigorous measures to ensure that our ingredients and products reach our customers without contamination or adulteration.

Integrated Supply Chains for Enhanced Quality Control:

We operate highly integrated supply chains, collaborating with both large-scale growers and smallholder farmers to provide essential training, high-quality seeds, and other vital inputs. This partnership enables us to maintain stringent quality and microbiological control standards at our processing plants, both in origin and destination markets. By doing so, we significantly minimize food safety risks and guarantee the delivery of superior-quality products.

Staying Ahead of Regulatory Requirements:

The agro-commodities industry is subject to rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks across multiple markets. To ensure compliance, we adopt a proactive approach, maintaining granular vigilance to stay informed about changing standards and requirements. We work closely with governments, legislative bodies, and industry stakeholders to guarantee that our operations adhere to the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Our Commitment to Excellence:

We prioritize food safety and quality, recognizing that these fundamental principles are essential to building trust with our customers and stakeholders. Our dedication to upholding the highest standards is unwavering, and we continually strive to improve our processes, ensuring that our products meet the most stringent quality and safety benchmarks.