GREENYARD’s purpose is to be a driving force towards healthier lifestyles and more sustainable food chains. With a low environmental footprint compared to other food categories, fruits and vegetables are key to fulfill the global rising demand for food and the need to respect planetary boundaries.

Commitments by aspirational objectives:

Aspirational objective 3: A climate-neutral food chain in Europe by 2050

With the following aspirational target: 

Reducing net emissions from own operations, contributing to a 55% GHG emission reduction target in the EU food chain by 2030 (following a science-based approach).

Greenyard commitments:

We will reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2025.

Aspirational objective 4: An optimised circular and resource-efficient food chain in Europe

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Improved resource efficiency within own operations, contributing to sustainable, efficient use and management of energy and natural resources in operations by 2030; 

b) Improved sustainability of food and drink packaging, striving for all packaging towards circularity by 2030.

Greenyard commitments:

100% of our consumer packaging will be recyclable by 2025.

Aspirational objective 6: Sustainable value creation in the European food supply chain through partnership

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Improved resilience and competitiveness of companies operating at any point along the food value chain by 2030;

b) Continued progress towards sustainable production, contributing to sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources by 2030 and improved animal welfare.

Greenyard commitments:

We will assess the water risks of 100% of our grower base by 2025.

Aspirational objective 7: Sustainable sourcing in food supply chains

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Transformed commodity supply chains that do not contribute to deforestation, forest degradation, and destruction of natural habitat and which preserve and protect high-value ecosystems and biodiversity;

b) Improved social performance in (global) food supply chains.

Greenyard commitments:

100% of our grower base located in risk origins will be certified for social compliance by 2025.