Sustainability
At Desmet, our work is guided by a clear mission.
We enable the creation of quality food, feed and biofuel, providing a better future for all.
Our Commitment to a Better Future
This purpose shapes how we innovate, collaborate, and grow. We work to continuously reduce our environmental impact across the value chain and provide our customers with an opportunity to become more sustainable and competitive.
By focusing on practical solutions and long-term value, Desmet supports the transition to more responsible and resilient systems—together with our partners and customers.
Our mission
We are proud to be part of the global movement toward decarbonization.
We are working toward sourcing 100% renewable electricity for all our offices and taking steps to reduce reliance on gas where possible, reinforcing our dedication to green energy.
Our efforts go beyond our own operation to actively reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our entire value chain. Through close collaboration with our stakeholders, we promote energy-saving solutions for our clients and uphold ESG principles in our sourcing practices to ensure responsible and sustainable procurement.
Our Strategy
Our plants are engineered to achieve the lowest possible consumption of energy, water, and chemicals, reducing operating costs for our clients while minimizing environmental impact.
Beyond technical efficiency, our sustainability practice embraces a broader social and governance responsibility: we prioritize safe, fair, and inclusive working conditions and uphold our ethical conduct standards in every decision. We strive to deliver lasting value through our pursuit of sustainability.
Our process designs and solutions
Environmental approach
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We fulfill compliance obligations.
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We commit to science-based environmental targets, aiming to reach net zero by 2050.
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We apply Life Cycle Assessment to identify and plan actions that reduce the environmental impact of our operations.
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We practice waste minimization and the recycling and reuse of natural resources.
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We monitor and report our performance throughout our sustainability journey.
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We engage and encourage all stakeholders to adopt environmental friendly behaviors.
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We provide and promote innovative solutions to help our customers improve their Total Cost of Ownership and reduce their environmental impact.
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We require and support our suppliers in providing more environmentally responsible products.
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We work constantly to ensure the implementation of all relevant environmental procedures.