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Environment
We have always strived to keep the impact we have on our planet to a minimum. For this reason we have embraced the SDG objec- tives laid down by the United Nations, dealing with the necessity for growth through virtuous behaviour and the protection of bio- diversity in our planet’s forests. Nature is our greatest resource and we must protect it. We do this at every level.
IN THE LANDS OF COCOA
AT HOME
We produce our chocolate in an environmentally-friendly plant, that allows us to increase our efficiency in terms of energy and water consumption, and to constantly reduce waste.
A trigeneration plant that simultaneously and autonomously produces electricity, steam and cold water from one single energy source, allowing us to satisfy all of our energy needs for the entire production line. The remaining energy needs are sourced exclusively from renewable providers. Ever aware of the essential importance of water as a resource, we have transformed all the water cooling and heating systems for the production line into closed circuits. We have replaced the system of air conditioning with machines cooled by air or by closed circuit water. We collect rain water in a decanting reservoir, where it is cleaned and introduced into the production cycle for any processes not involved in the alimentary line.
Finally, following a circular saving model, we have formed many partnerships over the years to give a second life to our waste. Since 2011 we have reduced the difference by more than 40 percentage points of organic material, arriving in 2021 to produce it only 9.7%. The leftover residues of cocoa beans aredestined for feed and biomass energy generation facilities, and the cocoa husks are used as organic fertiliser by producers in the plantations.
PRODUCTION
Our centres for fermentation and dessication in Uganda have been designed and built with the objective of reducing the consumption of electricity, and keeping the use of generators or wood burning dryers to a minimum.
The conservation of biodiversity in the countries in which we cultivate cocoa is a priority. Starting from academic studies dealing with the importance of agro- forestry plantations in the production of cocoa, we grow bananas, coconuts and other fruits alongside our cocoa plants. In this way, our plantations con- tribute to the enrichment of the land and ensure stronger resilience towards climate change, as well as favouring the absorption of CO2.
RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS THE ENVIRONMENT*
15%
electricity purchased entirely from renewable sources
90,3%
organic material waste destined for recovery
85%
electricity from self-production
- 10,4%
emissions into the atmosphere (Scope 1 and 2)
* referring to the 2021 sustainability report
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