Sustainable sourcing

By 2020 we will source 100% of our agricultural raw materials sustainably.

Growing for the future

Tea iconChanging weather patterns, water scarcity and unsustainable farming practices are putting pressure on agricultural supplies. Food security is increasingly under threat as standards of living improve around the world and demand for food increases. Sustainable agricultural sourcing is therefore a strategic priority for our business and brands. Building on many years of work in this area and as part of our Sustainable Living Plan, we have set ourselves a new target to source 100% of our agricultural raw materials sustainably by 2020.

Tomato farmer

Our strategy & footprint

Allanblackia farmers with ICRAF representative, Nairobi

We have a clear roadmap to achieve our bold sourcing target.

Targets & performance

Fresh vegetables being mechanically chopped by Knorr chefs, for use in soups and sauces

We have set targets for our top ten agricultural raw materials.

Sustainable palm oil

Truck driving through a palm oil plantation, Malaysia

We will purchase all palm oil from certified sustainable sources by 2015.

Sustainable paper & board sourcing

Packaging on the production line in Hefei, China

We are committed to sustainable sourcing of our paper & board packaging.

Biodiversity

Zanzibar red colobus (Procolobus badius kirkii) on tree trunk

Protecting biodiversity is central to our Sustainable Agriculture Programme.

Agricultural sourcing partnerships

Onion farmer Rafiga Ahmedova, 48, harvets onions from her demonstration plot in Barda.

We are working with industry and NGOs to achieve change.