CSRD COMPLIANT SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

The Consolidated Sustainability Statements of Lotus Bakeries Group have been prepared in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and related European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), as adopted by the European Union (EU).

Discover our Sustainability Statements in the 2025 Annual Report of the Lotus Bakeries Group

 

UN Global Compact

In March 2021, Lotus Bakeries was accepted as a member of the United Nations Global Compact. As a result, we are committed to upholding the Ten Principles of the United Nations in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption and to ensure they form part of our strategy, culture and daily activities. Our commitment also means that we report on the progress of our efforts to implement the Ten Principles.

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Lotus Bakeries uses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework and guide for determining its sustainability strategy, priorities and action plans. The SDGs were set in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly. They comprise 17 goals intended to be achieved by 2030. For more information about the SDGs, we refer to the dedicated UN page

Lotus Bakeries aims to achieve sustainable, profitable growth by providing consumers around the world a diverse range of branded snacks for every occasion. As part of this ambition, we aspire to create value in a sustainable way, not only today, but also for the future generations to come.

To live up to our purpose and deliver on our sustainability strategy, targets and long-term ambition, we focus where we believe we can make a difference and deliver great long-term impact.

The ESG Guiding Principles are driving our ‘Care for Today, Respect for Tomorrow’ programme. The focus areas within this programme directly impact a number of SDGs. The below overview highlights the SDGs our programme is most closely aligned with, being the ones where we believe we can have the biggest impact.

Science Based Target Initiative

Eckes-Granini Group | Science-Based TargetsLotus Bakeries has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for our net-zero target, aligning with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This validation underscores our commitment to sustainability and enhances our credibility with customers, investors, and other stakeholders. 

For more information on our targets, check the SBTi dashboard.

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