Together towards a sustainable food system
As a global company that mainly sources natural ingredients, creating meaningful change starts at the very foundation of our value chain – on the farms and in the fields. By sourcing sustainably grown and responsibly processed ingredients, we ensure quality and continuity for our customers.
Our 2030 targets
100% sourcing from sustainable suppliers
By sustainable suppliers, we mean suppliers who (1) sign our Supplier Code of Conduct and (2) obtain a minimum EcoVadis score of 50 (or equivalent rating). For strategic and preferred suppliers, we request a minimum EcoVadis score of 60 (or equivalent rating).
100% sustainable sourcing of high-impact raw material categories
Our high-impact materials are …
… spices
… flours products
… starches
… animal proteins
25% reduction of Scope 3 GHG emissions
Scope 3 emissions represent the carbon linked to our upstream and downstream value chain, of which 79% is linked to purchased goods and services (raw materials and packaging). This target was validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Progress and highlights
Our suppliers find their way to EcoVadis or Sedex
100% of Solina’s strategic and preferred suppliers in the EMEA region are on EcoVadis or Sedex.
55% of Solina’s strategic and preferred suppliers in North America are on EcoVadis or Sedex.
Moving the needle on high-impact raw material categories
By 2030, we aim to achieve 100% sustainable sourcing of our four high-impact raw materials: starches, flour, animal protein, and spices. In 2024, we made the most significant progress with starches, up to 27%. Through close collaboration with a major global starch supplier, we successfully transitioned to sustainably sourced starch products. This proactive partnership not only advanced our own sustainability goals but also encouraged other suppliers to take similar steps—demonstrating a shared commitment to investing in sustainable materials, even ahead of direct customer demand.
Closing in on 100% certified palm oil
Almost all our sites are already strictly using certified palm oil, conforming with the Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). We plan to phase out all uncertified palm oil in our operations by the end of 2025.
Check our progress at www.rspo.org.
“Solina has been a member of the Sustainable Spices Initiative (SSI) since 2018. The SSI aims to secure future sourcing and stimulate economic growth in producing countries by sustainably transforming the sector. Together with other companies and NGOs, we participate in workstreams focusing on themes such as climate change and child labour mitigation. We chair the latter project group. As a main partner of a consortium of significant companies in the spice industry, we also support a child labour initiative in Vietnam.”
Marie Cederberg - Sustainable Sourcing Manager
Our sustainable sourcing commitments
Through a series of policies, Solina promotes sustainable sourcing practices in its value chain.
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