ESG factbook

How Corbion preserves what matters

ESG at a glance

We put science to work for sustainability. 

Our ESG Factbook shows how we drive impact across sourcing, manufacturing, and innovation, backed by data, targets, and verified performance.

 

Our ESG foundations

Responsible sourcing

We safeguard climate, water conservation, biodiversity, and human rights upstream. Most of our raw materials are covered by our supplier code, and cane sugar is sourced through strict audits and certifications.

Responsible manufacturing

From safety and clean energy to ISO 14001 and 45001 standards, we put people and the planet at the heart of our operations.

Sustainable solutions

Our ingredients preserve food, support nutrition, lower emissions, and help marine ecosystems thrive.

 

Sustainability performance

Science-based climate action

Where we stand (2024):

  • 25% Scope 1 & 2 reduction in 2024
  • 7% Scope 3 reduction in 2024
  • 99% of electricity from renewable sources in 2024

 

Where we’re headed (2030):

  • 42% reduction of Scope 1&2 emissions by 2030
  • 25% reduction of Scope 3 emissions by 2030
  • 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030

 

Responsible Sourcing

Progress so far (2024):

  • 99% of cane sugar responsibly sourced in 2024
  • 99% of key agricultural raw materials verified deforestation-free in 2024

Target 2030:

  • >99% verified responsibly sourced sugar by 2030
  • >99% verified deforestation free agricultural raw materials by 2030

 

Towards zero incidents

2024 performance:

  • 3.58 work-related injuries per 1 million hours worked by our own workforce and contractors in 2024

Target 2030:

  • Less than 1.25 work-related injuries per 1 million hours worked by our own workforce and contractors by 2030

 

Sustainable solutions

2024 achievement:

  • 74% of net sales contribute to the SDGs in 2024

Target 2030:

  • 85% of net sales contribute to the SDGs by 2030

 

Performance you can trust

  • Our Climate metrics follow the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
  • We conduct supplier audits and certifications to validate compliance
  • We provide full transparency on water and waste performance
  • All our food ingredient production sites are GFSI-certified

 

Recognized by experts that matter

  • CDP: A– for climate, B for water, A- for supplier engagement
  • ISO certifications:

100% of production under food safety standards

98% of volume covered by ISO 45001 (Safety)

73% by ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)

 

Get the full story

Our ESG Factbook is a transparent, data-driven view of where we are and where we’re headed. It aligns with our purpose: preserving what matters: food, health, and the planet.

Download the ESG Factbook to explore our full impact.

 

 

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