Our sustainability manifesto
Summary
In particular, those working in the food industry, in addition to product quality—now a prerequisite taken for granted—are required to provide transparency into the process behind the creation of an excellent product, namely the value chain. Issues such as the impact on the environment and biodiversity, employment and economic development, the fight against corruption and respect for workers’ rights, and the importance of the connection with the local area have always been at the heart of La Molisana’s priorities. Since 2011, numerous initiatives have been introduced to ensure, on the one hand, the maintenance of our commitment to qualitative excellence, and on the other, the consolidation of a sustainable approach, thus demonstrating that combining business with attention to society and the environment is possible. Our sustainability strategy, centered on four pillars, has been translated into concrete objectives and actions.
Local supply chain and traceability
Commitment to the environment
Innovation and new product development
People and the community
Local supply chain and traceability
- Promotion of sustainable agricultural practices.
- Guaranteed traceability of the integrated supply chain from wheat field to fork.
- Selection of suppliers based on social and environmental criteria.
- Collaboration with farmers for high-quality, high-protein wheat, paid a fair price.
Commitment to the environment
- Reduction in the consumption of raw materials for products and packaging additives.
- Energy efficiency initiatives.
- Management and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Recovery of waste materials and water used in production with a view to a circular economy.
People and the community
- Caring for our employees and their health and safety in managing the pandemic.
- Promoting talent development.
- Promoting the social and economic development of the local area.
- Promoting nutrition education in schools and combating food waste.
- Research into innovative products to meet new dietary needs.
- Guaranteeing the highest quality and food safety.
- Business Development.
- Promotion of sustainable agricultural practices.
- Guaranteed traceability of the integrated supply chain from wheat field to fork.
- Selection of suppliers based on social and environmental criteria.
- Partnership with farmers for high-quality, high-protein wheat, paid a fair price.
Local supply chain and traceability
Commitment to the environment
- Reduction in the consumption of raw materials for products and packaging additives.
- Energy efficiency initiatives.
- Management and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Recovery of waste materials and water used in production with a view to a circular economy.
- Research into innovative products to meet new dietary needs.
- Ensuring the highest quality and food safety.
- Business Development.
Innovation and new product development
People and the community
- Caring for our employees and their health and safety in managing the pandemic.
- Promoting talent development.
- Promoting the social and economic development of the local area.
- Promoting nutrition education in schools and combating food waste.
Initiatives and values ​​recognized by stakeholders and civil society, who in 2019 awarded La Molisana the Leonardo Award for Business Excellence in the growth and sustainability category for its commitment to:
Cultivating the bond with the territory
By encouraging the involvement of wheat producers, to promote sustainable farming practices and obtain a high-quality raw material with a high protein content, recognizing and rewarding farmers with a fair price.
Reduce the environmental footprint
By investing in highly energy-efficient technologies capable of increasing productivity and self-production levels, and by promoting the recovery of production waste in a circular economy perspective.
Committing to food education
And healthy lifestyles to counteract the rising obesity trends.
Promoting the well-being of our employees
Ensuring respect for the fundamental rights of workers and throughout the supply chain, adhering to the SMETA (Sedex Member Ethical Trade Audit) audit methodology, which establishes ethical rigor towards employees and suppliers.
Promoting the well-being of our employees
Taking on the presidency of a higher education institute to create a hub of qualified professionals to be re-employed in local industry with long-term training projects.
Develop innovative products
That they are able to meet new food needs, guaranteeing maximum food safety.
Today, ten years later, we are ready to “certify” the results achieved, communicate transparently and objectively the scope for improvement, and voluntarily adhere to a globally shared reporting system inspired by the GRI Standard.