May 25, 2016 · Team HG
Bidvest Deli XL has its on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 seventh sustainability report published. With this report for 2015, Bidvest Deli XL concludes its first CSR policy period. Director Dick Slootweg: “I am proud of our 18% CO2 reduction. We also already source 54% from sustainable suppliers. But we are moving forward. As an organization, we want to think sustainably and act sustainably. This sustainability report also marks a new beginning for us.”
As one of the first organizations in the Netherlands, Bidvest Deli XL In 2008, Bidvest Deli XL established a CSR policy with social and environmental objectives for 2015. Bidvest Deli XL aimed to reduce its CO2 emissions, decrease absenteeism, and focus on transparency in the supply chain. The organization also invested heavily in making its own product range more sustainable. Efforts were also made to increase customer and employee satisfaction. Furthermore, Bidvest Deli XL employees dedicate themselves to a social cause annually.
Ambitiously getting to work
“When we formulated these objectives in 2008, we did not yet have a clear picture of how we would achieve them and what the impact would be on our organization,” Slootweg reflects. “But we set to work ambitiously and found our way.”
Sustainable results
In addition to the achieved CO2 reduction and sustainable purchasing, Bidvest Deli XL achieved even more sustainable results over the past year. With a Naturally Responsible assortment of 4,200 product types, Bidvest Deli XL offers a responsible alternative for 70% of its total product range. Bidvest Deli XL finished in the top 10 of the most transparent companies in the ‘Food and Beverages’ category of the Transparency Benchmark. Using its self-developed CSR measurement system, 165 suppliers have now provided insight into their sustainable performance. Employee satisfaction was rated 7.3. And 90% of customers are satisfied or very satisfied with Bidvest Deli XL.
Realizing a dream
Bidvest Deli XL is currently working on further developing its CSR policy for the future. Dick Slootweg: “We want to realize our sustainable dream: a carbon-neutral company and full transparency of the food chain.” Before the new CSR policy and associated objectives are finalized, further research is being conducted into what is needed to achieve Bidvest Deli XL’s ambitions. In this process, Bidvest Deli XL is seeking dialogue with stakeholders and employees. “We are convinced that with a joint effort, Bidvest Deli XL’s dream will come true,” concludes Slootweg.
Sustainability Report 2015
The complete 2015 sustainability report can be found on the website of Bidvest Deli XLThis contains a detailed description of all developments and activities in the field of sustainability from the past year.
