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Our sustainability approach

For 90 years, Roquette has been a global leader in plant-based ingredients, serving diverse markets including food, pharmaceutical, and industry sectors. Today, as we look to the future, Roquette and our partners confront three key sustainability challenges: climate change, shifting consumption patterns, and social inequality. 

To meet these challenges, we have developed our corporate sustainability program, which guides Roquette’s strategy through 2030 and aligns with our stakeholders' sustainability commitments. 

Our commitment to preserving the planet 

At Roquette, we are dedicated to supporting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement (COP21) to limit the rise in global temperatures to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. 

Our decarbonization strategy, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), leverages several key initiatives: 

Reducing direct emissions 

  • Low-Carbon Processes & Technologies 
  • Energy Efficiency: ISO 50001 certified systems. 
  • Fuel Substitution: Investment in biomass and other renewable energy projects. 
  • Green Energy: Expanded use of solar and wind power. 

 With a 2030 target to reduce absolute direct CO2 emissions by 25% compared to 2021 levels. 

Reducing indirect emissions 

  • Sustainable, Local Sourcing of Raw Materials 
  • Efficient, Multi-Modal Transport 
  • Active Coalition Membership: For example, Fret 21 for shippers. 
  • Packaging Reduction and Reuse 

 With a 2030 target to work with suppliers to achieve a 25% reduction in selected indirect CO2 emissions. 

Water and biodiversity 

  • Commitment to reduce water withdrawals by 20%. 
  • Water stewardship projects, such as zero liquid discharge in India, and conservation at Albufera Natural Park in Spain. 
  • Partnerships for biodiversity, including installing beehives and tree planting initiatives. 

Site resilience

  • Goal of 100% production sites ISO 14001 certified. 
  • Integration of climate risk modeling & climate change strategies into our Business Continuity Plan. 
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Sustainable raw materials 

  • Support for regenerative agriculture programs. 
  • Sourcing certified sustainable and local raw materials, such as ISCC EU. 
  • Dedicated protocols for key crops including potatoes, peas, and waxy corn. 

Our commitment to inventing for the future 

We create innovative solutions that drive value for customers, society, and the planet. 

 

Sustainable product portfolio 

We develop a proprietary sustainability assessment tool, SPARQ (Sustainable Portfolio Assessment by RoQuette), to monitor product portfolio, direct R&D programs, meet customer needs while achieving sustainability goals. 

Life cycle analysis 

  • In-house expertise center for Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). 
  • Partnerships with leading LCA service providers. 
  • LCA studies available on demand; reference standards including Starch Europe Vito and WBCSD. 

Circular economy and eco-design 

  • Development of eco-design throughout our product portfolio. 
  • Dedicated programs for waste reduction and responsible management. 


With a 2030 target to achieve Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for 100% of our products to advance the SPARQ program and enable transparency at every step. 

Global certifications 

  • Engagement with key certifications and standards: ISCC, 2BSvs, FSA Silver (SAI Platform). 
  • Ongoing benchmarking to ensure leadership in certified sustainability. 
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