End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Sustainability
Our sustainability journey
Sustainability is in our roots
We’re passionate about sustainability and we're committed to growing our business in a way that's good for both people and the planet. As we move forward, exploring innovative ways to provide you with better products, we will always stay true to these values.
Vitasoy aims to unlock the potential of plant-based food and beverages, innovating products for a healthier society and planet. We strive to make the right products, and ensure that the way we make our products are aligned with our core values. We consider our sustainability vision as an engine of value creation and sustainable growth, guiding us in making the right choices and actions for the Company, society and the planet.
Good for our planet’s health
The food system accounts for more than 25% of all greenhouse gases and of that amount up to 80% is associated with livestock production.1
If we all switched to a plant-based diet, we could help reduce food-related carbon emissions by up to 60%.2-3
Sources
1. Springmann M. Godfray HC, Rayner M, and Scarborough P. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2016; 113:4146-51.
2. Segovia-Siapco G, Sabaté J. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2018 Oct 2:1.
3. Sun Z, Scherer L, Tukker A, Spawn-Lee SA, Bruckner M, Gibbs HK, Behrens P. Nature Food. 2022 Jan;3(1):29-37.
Our circle of impact
Our Circle has three components: Nutrition, Taste and Sustainability. We integrate Our Circle into all aspects of operation, to accelerate sustainable growth.
A little bean makes a big impact
Plant-based food aren’t just great for your health, they are also better for our planet. They have a lower carbon footprint and use less natural resources to produce than meat and other animal-based foods. ^
- ^ Poore J, Nemecek T. Reducing food’s environmental impacts through producers and consumers. Science. 2018 Jun 1;360(6392):987-92.
- FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO. (2020). The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2020: transforming food systems for affordable healthy diets.
Good for your health
Eating more plant foods will increase the intake of important nutrients such as heart-healthy unsaturated fats, dietary fibre, vitamins, essential amino acids, minerals and antioxidants.
Going plant-based is an effective way to control weight and prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and certain types of cancer.
- Source:
- -Springmann M. Godfray HC, Rayner M, and Scarborough P. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2016; 113:4146-51.
- -Segovia-Siapco G, Sabaté J. Eurd Clin Nutr. 2018 Oct 2:1.
- -Melina V, Craig W, Levin S. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2016; 116: 1970-80.
Sustainability Framework
To address health challenges associated with sedentary lifestyles and guide our sustainability journey, Vitasoy established a Two-Pronged Framework in FY2015/16 to better integrate sustainability with the nature of our business and to enable us to set targets that support the sustainable growth of the Company.
Making the right products
Vitasoy has been offering plant-based beverages since our establishment in 1940. Over the years, providing a sustainable source of nutrition and contributing to a healthy lifestyle remains one of our business focuses. Through our R&D efforts, we build a portfolio of plant-based products to support consumers’ needs for a healthy and nutritious diet.
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Making products the right way
Offering good products is not enough. Though our plant-based products have a relatively low environmental impact as compared with animal-based products, we are committed to playing our part in reducing the environmental footprint of our operations as best we can.
Learn moreSustainability development goals
As we expand and scale up our business, we reaffirm our commitment to providing sustainable plant-based nutrition through the continuous innovation and development of products in line with our triangle of Core Values of Nutrition, Taste, and Sustainability.
Our SDGs
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts