Food & Ingredients June 2023

efficiency and scalability potential. The
fund is mainly allocated to projects related
to wheat and coffee value chains and
logistics. The rest of the projects are linked
to emission reductions in Paulig’s own
operations, such as the carbon neutrality
of factories, as well as other collaborations.
New project proposals and initiatives are
reviewed annually.
“Our criteria for selecting the projects
are based on Paulig’s company strategy,
sustainability approach and science-based
climate targets. Tortillas and coffee have the
biggest climate impact in our value chain.
The focus is to help reduce emissions in raw
materials farming and advance regenerative
farming methods. Most of the projects are
planned and implemented together with our
suppliers and partners. Working together, we
aim to discover new innovations and ways to
improve our operations and collaboration,”
Rankinen states.
The climate impacts of the projects are
measured using relevant carbon accounting
standards and progress is followed up regularly.
“We monitor the progress of the climate
projects regularly against the targets and
budget. Our goal is also to turn best practices
into routines and adapt them as part of
our operations. We will expand the use of
new innovations, methods and technology
discovered in the projects by scaling them
within the value chain,” Rankinen continues.
Paulig already has on-going climate projects
that enhance more sustainable farming
practices and cultivating methods regarding
wheat production and coffee.
Paulig will continue its work towards its
ambitious sustainability targets. In addition to
Climate action and circularity, the work focuses
on Fair & Inclusive way of working and Health
and well-being of people and the planet.
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