Sustainable production is our standard. We aim to produce as efficiently as possible, with the lowest achievable environmental impact. To put this into practice, we joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2023. The SBTi has validated and approved our CO₂ reduction targets for 2030. These ambitious targets align with the Paris Climate Agreement goal of limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C.
By using blockchain, Van Loon Group, together with its pig farmers and chain partners, has chosen a secure, auditable way to record data. In essence, it’s 'technology with a timestamp.' We talk about this with Sjoerd Gerrits from Boven-Leeuwen.
Sjoerd has been involved with the family business since the age of 12. Now, at 24, he is running a farm that has more than 4,000 pigs with his father and brother. After a brief foray into cattle and poultry and studying animal husbandry at HAS University of Applied Sciences in 's-Hertogenbosch, where he focused on data analysis and continuous monitoring, Sjoerd is fully active in the thriving family business.
Our employees are our greatest asset. We look out for their safety, health, and well-being, and work to ensure fair working conditions throughout our supply chain. We are continuously striving to create a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment. Our goal is to attract and retain employees by paying attention to individual needs. We provide our staff with opportunities for self-development. Through the Van Loon Campus, employees receive training required for their roles and are also offered opportunities for personal growth and development.
As part of our CSR strategy and ‘Caring for People’ pillar, we’re speaking with Van Loon Group’s experienced and dedicated SHE team. What does SHE stand for? What is their vision for ‘Caring for People’ five years from now?
“SHE-Safety, Health and Environment – is Van Loon Group’s number one priority” says Wilfried Aarsen, SHE Manager Van Loon Group. Together with a team of dedicated SHE coordinators—each responsible for Health & Safety at their own site—Wilfried gives meaning to 'Caring for People' every day, for example through the implementation of established 'Life Saving Rules'."
Our focus as a food company is on offering tasty, healthy, and safe products that are sustainable and accessible to all. Our R&D department’s guiding principle is to create enjoyable experiences for consumers by developing delicious, healthy products. Our quality systems ensure that our products are manufactured safely. By doing this as efficiently as possible, we ensure healthy food is not a luxury, but remains affordable - and therefore accessible - to everyone.
Tomorrow’s world begins in our growers’ fields. The crops they cultivate are processed into nutritious ingredients and circular solutions by Cosun. With Cosun and its products, Van Loon Group is building a sustainable supply chain, circular innovation, and reducing CO2 footprint.
A sustainable, animal-friendly enterprise can only be successfully achieved if this approach is anchored throughout the entire chain. As chain director, we ensure that every link in the chain properly implements the required methods. Furthermore, we are committed to reducing environmental impact and promoting fair revenue models for farmers and supply-chain partners. We aim for transparency and integrity across all aspects of our operations.
At Van Loon Group, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to create a better future for pig farming. One key project that aligns perfectly with this vision is the Tail Challenge. This initiative, supported by the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) and co-funded by the European Union, aims to improve pig welfare by ending the practice of tail docking.