ANNUAL REPORT 2015 MANAGEMENT REVIEW/OUR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 55 CARE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMAL WELFARE PRINCIPLES: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE - We continually improve our environmental performance by applying sound and sustainable principles throughout our entire value chain AGRICULTURE - We support sustainable dairy farming ACTIONS IN 2015: Mapping the total environmental impact from cow to consumer, using the Natural Capital Accounting has been initiated Several sites have switched to renewable energy sources Solar panels produce energy for sites in Ivory Coast and Bangladesh Water recovery and recycling taking place at a number of dairies Transport optimisation, minimising fuel consumption and switch to biofuels Renewable cartons for milk introduced Smarter packaging developed to reduce food waste Arlagården® launched in all countries, ensuring all Arla farmers apply the same standards for milk quality, food safety and animal welfare Ongoing implementation of the sustainable dairy farming programme, including carbon assessment at farms Ongoing research for locally produced protein as an alternative to soy Recruitment of organic milk continues RESPONSIBLE RELATIONS PRINCIPLES: WORKPLACE - We have competent, committed and engaged employees, and we provide safe and healthy working conditions HUMAN RIGHTS - We respect and support internationally recognised human rights SOCIETY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS - We engage in open, respectful and constructive community relations ACTIONS IN 2015: Barometer engagement survey in 28 countries and 14 languages; response rate 89 per cent, overall score outperformed benchmark group; impressive agility score and engagement score continues to climb Behaviour-based safety programmes in place at many sites Head of security position established with focus on colleagues’ safety and handling security related incidents Training focus on compliance, leadership programmes and a broad spectrum of e-learning New human rights policy in place Human rights assessment procedure and tools developed and used in Nigeria and Senegal We opened dialogue with West African farmers and engaged in ‘Milky Way to Development’ with international NGO Care to ensure sustainable development for dairy farmers in the region Change to passport practise in Saudi Arabia Active in global network organisations such as Global Dairy Platform, Sustainable Agriculture Initiative and International Dairy Federation Product donations to charities have continued, so has farm visits events. The cooking websites continue to be an inspiration for many consumers
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