Sustainability

As Europe’s leading food and drink solutions provider in the workplace and on-the-go, we bring millions of moments of joy to people every day. Sustainability is an integral part of the way we do business. We developed a structured approach to work towards a sustainable future in collaboration with our associates, clients, supply chain partners. Together we have committed ourselves to four strategic pillars, targeting the key areas in which we can make a positive impact.

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2021

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We aim to reduce our CO2 impact across our value chain, from farm to cup. In our operations this is done through technology-driven route optimization, shifting our fleet toward electric vehicles, and increasing use of renewable energy in our buildings. We further focus on reducing CO2 impact of our coffee products through farm level programs. And we reduce and recycle waste in our production and across our value chain.

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Respecting the environment

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We bring Joy to people through Foodtech solutions. We offer a wide range of certified coffee and other products while increasing our range of healthier and diet-specific choices (e.g., vegan, gluten free) in our Food and Snack markets and our hot and cold drinks assortment. We have a successful in-house program to recycle and refurbish equipment, and we integrate circularity in our client solutions, from packaging to waste reduction and recycling. At our roaster we are working towards fully certified, traceable and CO2 neutral coffee.

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Healthy and Sustainable Products

We are committed to sourcing our raw materials and products responsibly while having a positive impact on the countries and communities we source from. Through the Selecta Coffee Fund we invest in farm level programs in the coffee communities we source from, and we collaborate with our supply chain partners to build long term relations and improve farmer livelihood, social equity and thriving ecosystems

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Sustainability in our Supply Chain

Bringing Joy to Go begins with a joyful workplace. Our associates are at the center of our success, and We are committed to offering long-term career prospects, supported by learning and development programs with the highest ethical standards. Selecta prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of our associates as outlined by the Associate Code of Conduct. We focus on equity, diversity and inclusion in the way we work and the way we take decisions in recruitment and promotions

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Being an Employer of Choice

Making Sustainable choices

Discover some of the ways we're helping reduce environmental impact, promote a circular economy and support our communities.

How we’ll make a difference

As ONE Selecta we are committed not only to delivering high-class service but also to doing so in a sustainable way. We're focusing on four areas for action: Respecting the Environment, Healthy and Sustainable Products, Sustainability in our Supply Chain, and Being an Employer of Choice.

FLEET ELECTRIFICATION

On average, 56% of the electricity we source at our warehouses and offices was generated from renewable sources. We continue to pursue renewable energy sourcing at our buildings.

ROUTE OPTIMIZATION & TELEMETRY

Our fleet reduced from 7,000 to 5,000 vehicles in 2021 due to right-sizing and efficient routing enabled by an average of 37% telemetry coverage and continue expanding this program.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Our green car policy across the group aim to increase the share of fully electric or hybrid. For instance, Oslo and Amsterdam would have a fully electric fleet by the end of 2022.

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

We offer plant-based topping alternatives as a healthy and environmentally friendly options. We continue the product development by discovering different plant-based flavors for our toppings.

FOOD WASTE SOLUTIONS

We reduce food waste by adjusting the filling rate and planograms of our smart fridges while setting consumer awareness campaigns.

HEALTHY CHOICES

We are running tests to transition the Pelican Rouge brand to 100% mono-material coffee bags and so far increase the share of paper cups 75% across the group.

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING

Through the Selecta Coffee Fund, we invest in farm level programs in the coffee-growing communities we purchase from to improve farmers’ livelihoods.

SELECTA COFFEE FUND

We implement the Supplier Code of Conduct to highest standards of ethics and collaborate with our business partners to achieve improvement.

PELICAN ROUGE CERTIFIED COFFEE

We currently roast around 15,000 tonnes of coffee annually, of which 58% is certified by Fairtrade, UTZ or Rainforest Alliance.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

We deployed the mandatory ‘Needs Based Solutions Training’ for our solutions teams across all Selecta markets and constantly train our Joy Ambassador & Technicians.

DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

We work towards zero preventable accidents in the workplace through initiatives such as the Safe Home program ensuring Selecta drivers to return home safely.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We developed the Diversity and Inclusion working team, embedded Diversity & Inclusion into our 12 Principles, and launched local initiatives.

How we support our communities.

The Selecta Coffee Fund (SCF) contributes to the sustainability initiatives across our value chain, focusing on improving the livelihoods of coffee farmers, fostering social equity in the local communities, and maintaining thriving ecosystems.

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