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Sustainable entrepreneurship in the chain

As a family business, we don't think in terms of years, but in terms of generations. With a clear vision and strategy, we create and manage efficient, sustainable chains from consumer to cow. We organize our chains in such a way that we remain a healthy family business while minimizing our impact on the environment as much as possible. Our sustainability strategy focuses on producing dairy products with the highest possible nutritional value and the lowest possible impact on people, animals, and the environment. Our starting point is that all links in the chain should benefit in the long term.

  • Dairy farmers can continue to farm
  • Customers can choose from increasingly sustainable products 
  • Employees feel at home and can develop themselves

Targeted steps

We are taking targeted steps to make our chain increasingly sustainable, based on six clear pillars. Four of these – greenhouse gases, product, raw materials, and dairy farming – are closely linked to the links in our chain. The other two pillars – employees and respectful partnerships – form the foundation and are indispensable for making our chains more efficient and sustainable.

We strive to minimize our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

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We call for greater awareness of the nutritional value of dairy products in relation to their environmental impact.

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We are committed to a circular economy through sustainable packaging and efficient use of water and other raw materials.

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We are committed to resilient dairy farming that focuses on animal welfare, biodiversity, and the lowest possible footprint.

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We are an attractive employer with a focus on development, safety, and diversity. This enables our employees to get the best out of themselves.

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We invest in long-term partnerships with partners who pursue the same goals and treat human rights and the environment with care.

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Our climate goals

Our emission targets have been approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), confirming that they contribute to the Paris Climate Agreement. We are the first Dutch family-owned dairy company whose emission targets have been scientifically and independently verified. This is an important confirmation for us and our customers! Our goals at a glance:

2050
A completely climate-neutral chain

2030
80.0%* reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions in scope 1 and 2
100% use of renewable electricity
51.6%* reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in scope 3 per ton of product sold
41.0%* reduction in scope 3 FLAG greenhouse gas emissions per ton of milk measured
* compared to base year 2021

2025
80% use of renewable electricity
A completely deforestation-free chain

 View our reduction targets up to 2024 here

Transparent reporting in accordance with CSRD

Reliability and transparency are essential to us. In our 2024 annual report, we highlight the financial results of the past year and the progress we have made in the area of sustainability. This makes us the first dairy producer in the Netherlands with an auditor's report on its sustainability reporting in accordance with the new European guidelines (CSRD). Something to be proud of!

View the annual report 

Our practical examples

Greenhouse gas reduction
More sustainable packaging
Carbon sequestration
Employee development