Diversification and increase of incomes, secured resources, pride of contributing to planet preservation and sustainable agriculture
Pride of belonging to a responsible company, employee satisfaction
Ethical values (solidarity, protection of the environment), quality and quantity of sustainable products
Reinforcement of brand equity, legitimacy on financial markets (e.g. DJSI)
Biodiversity preservation, water preservation, carbon sequestration, soil regeneration
SECURE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SOURCING IN THE LONG-TERM
> Anticipate future evolutions of agriculture (climate change, resources depletion, level of development)
> Strengthen and control supply chains: strengthen ties with farmers, reinforce loyalty
> Implement best-practice resilient supply chains in order to be a price maker and a trendsetter
CONTROL UPSTREAM COSTS
> Control import fluxes and costs
> Reduce human inputs and interventions in the supply chains / on the sites
> Intensify production to reduce logistics and labor costs
STRENGTHEN LEGITIMACY ON THE MARKET
> Address customers social and environmental concerns and increase market share
> Attract, retain, and satisfy investors
> Improve value proposition for clients, for suppliers, and all stakeholders
USE MEANING AND VALUES AS A PERFORMANCE LEVER
> Human resources: Attract and retain best people
> “Doing good” as an incentive and emulation tool for inspiration for people and subsidiaries within the group.
> Improve motivation and performance of collaborators and partners