Alland & Robert reinforces its commitments to sustainability and responsible business practices by becoming part of the Global Compact initiative of the United Nations.
- Alland & Robert ranks among the top 5% of companies evaluated by ESG-rating agency EcoVadis.
Alland & Robert is extremely proud to report it has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal for its CSR performance. Alland & Robert has continuously reinforced its dedication to sustainability since launching its first sustainability report in 2014.
This rating assesses the performance of companies according to four criteria:
- Impact of the company’s activities on the environment
- Labour and human rights
- Business ethics
- Responsible purchasing
Being highly conscious of the social and environmental challenges humanity currently faces, Alland & Robert is working to establish a sustainable supply chain and undertaking numerous initiatives in favour of an ethical production model. The company commitments are aligned with its corporate vision: “Alland & Robert seeks to offer natural, plant-based and low-carbon solutions for healthier and more sustainable foods.”
In addition, Alland & Robert is committed to preserving traditional expertise and supporting the harvest of natural gums and resilient development for local communities, with the necessity of getting the entire supply chain involved in order for the strategy to bear fruit. In 2023, Alland & Robert obtained the “Fair For Life” fair trade certification, which is a first for the gum acacia sector.
Alland & Robert’s climate strategy is aligned with the 2015 Paris Agreement, and the company stands to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2025. Among the recent advances, Alland & Robert launched in 2024 the Beyond Acacia® range of gums, whose carbon footprint has been highly reduced compared to a standard gum acacia.
- Alland & Robert, a member of the United Nations Global Compact
Alland & Robert’s membership to the Global Compact is part of the company’s strategy to lead the gum acacia industry in sustainability and ethics. The company is taking responsibility for crafting and communicating a clear vision for a sustainable future and an ethical industry. This involves setting ambitious, achievable goals and developing comprehensive strategies to reach them, with the company’s strategy based on four pillars:
- Protecting the Planet
- Having a Positive Impact
- Supporting local Communities
- Supporting Each Member of Our Team
Alland & Robert is working to create awareness and act in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). These Goals were adopted in 2015 by the United Nations and seek to address the world’s biggest challenges, including ending poverty, improving health and education, and tackling climate change.
Alland & Robert has prioritized seven of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) put forward by the United Nations: no poverty, good health and well-being, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and life on land.
The UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative and helps companies to align their strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
Alland & Robert is proud to be at the forefront of sustainability and durability. The company CSRD report is available on their website: https://www.allandetrobert.com/corporate-social-responsibiliy-report-2024/
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