OUR COMMITMENTS Breadcrumb You are here : Home Sustainability SUSTAINABILITY Commitments Champs à renseigner Texte The four key areas that form the foundation of Boortmalt’s sustainability strategy, are Water Conservation, Sustainable Farming, Health & Safety, and Energy Efficiency & Emissions Reduction. The other material issues have been captured in five supporting areas of Waste Reduction, Traceability & Transparency, Community Engagement, Business Ethics & Supplier Code of Conduct, and Diversity, Inclusion & Equality. CEO’s message Champs à renseigner Citation At Boortmalt sustainable development is more than a duty, it is a passion. We are determined to make a difference and committed to being the Masters of Sustainability in Malt. Infos citation Yvan SCHAEPMAN, Boortmalt CEO Champs à renseigner Image standard Core objectives Champs à renseigner Titre Sustainable farming Image We promote the continuous improvement of farming methodologies through local sourcing programs which prioritize practices that are environmentally sound and beneficial to local communities. SEE MORE Champs à renseigner Titre Water conservation Image We continuously raise awareness on water conservation and focus on all possible ways to optimise the efficient use of water and where possible, the re-use of treated wastewater. In a world where water scarcity is a reality, we see it as our responsibility to have the most water-efficient malting process in place. SEE MORE Champs à renseigner Titre Energy & Emissions Reduction Image We commit to the 1.5°C Paris Agreement scenario by reducing our carbon footprint through investing in alternative energy, reducing our need for energy, sourcing renewable energy, and working with our providers and farmers to get to carbon neutral malting barley. SEE MORE Champs à renseigner Titre Health & Safety Image We promote an open and proactive health and safety culture with the full involvement of our people and stakeholders, and strong, visible leadership. In doing so, we are proud to have become one of the safest places to work. SEE MORE Supporting objectives Champs à renseigner Titre Waste reduction Image We are working towards a target of zero landfill by continuously optimizing our yield and that of our farmers and finding alternative uses for our by-products. We also aim to reduce the waste from our packaging by using only fully recyclable and recycled bags & liners in collaboration with our customers. SEE MORE Champs à renseigner Titre Traceability & Transparency Image We believe it is key to provide a fully reliable, transparent, and traceable view of the road our malt travels from the barley on the field to the malt at the brewer or distiller so that end consumers can make informed decisions about the beer or whiskey they want to drink. SEE MORE Champs à renseigner Titre Community & Engagement Image We recognize the important role local communities play and we believe that our sites and teams must be well connected to them. We are convinced that strong and sustainable communities are the basis of our future and that we, through partnerships and sponsorships, can make a difference together. SEE MORE Champs à renseigner Titre Business Ethics Image We commit to conducting business in an ethical manner. We all stand by our Business Ethics Manual, which is an extended code of conduct of Axereal, and expect the same behaviour from our business partners. SEE MORE Champs à renseigner Titre Diversity, Inclusion & Equality Image We strive for an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees always feel energized, respected and valued, and where their skills, knowledge and creativity are nurtured and drive our ambition to the the Masters of Malt. SEE MORE Champs à renseigner Titre Sustainability Report 2021 Image Actions Champs à renseigner Filter our actions according to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal(s) that interest you: Select All No poverty Zero Hunger Good health and well-being Quality education Gender equality Clean Water and sanitation Affordable and clean energy Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Reduced Inequalities Sustainable cities and communities Responsible comsuption and production Climate action Life below water Life and land Peace Justice and strong intuitions Partnerships for the goals THERMAL SOLAR POWER PLANT BELGOMALT - PURE LOCAL HEALTH & SAFETY CIRCULAR WATER USE BUSINESS ETHICS AT BOORTMALT WATER TREATMENT IN AUSTRALIA Pagination Más historias Certifications IN SHORT BOORTMALT is the world's leading malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Boortmalt’s expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers, distillers, and food industries, who rely on the supply of top-quality barley malts. The Boortmalt Group is a fully owned subsidiary of the agricultural and agribusiness cooperative Axereal. Our relationship with Axereal, Europe’s largest grain cooperative, ensures us access to high quality barley year-round. BECOME A MASTER Oportunities FOLLOW US CONTACT BOORTMALT HEADQUARTERS Zandvoort 2 - Haven 350 - Bus 1 B-2030 ANTWERP BELGIUM Tel. + 32 3 545 04 11 Email: info@boortmalt.com MENU PIED DE PAGE Access Legal notices Policies & Business Ethics Privacy policy Cookies management