As a family business, we at Bergbanket attach great importance to sustainability. We believe it is our responsibility to contribute to a better world, which is why we are committed to implementing sustainable measures in our company. This includes using green electricity, minimising packaging and energy consumption, and reducing plastic. In addition, we are committed to the SBTi targets and are EcoVadis certified.
We choose to use as few E-numbers as possible in our products and as many natural ingredients as possible. Sustainability is central to us: that is why we only work with raw materials that have been produced as responsibly as possible. Where possible, we buy our ingredients locally to keep CO₂ emissions to a minimum. In addition, we give waste streams such as brewer’s grains, vegetables and fruit a second life in our products. In this way, we combine taste, quality and sustainability.
Sustainable packaging: less plastic, less waste
At Bergbanket, we are actively committed to reducing plastic and minimising food waste. We use sustainable packaging materials, such as foil and boxes made from recycled materials. In collaboration with our suppliers, we are constantly looking for ways to make our packaging more sustainable without compromising on product quality.
We have taken several concrete steps in recent years. For example, we have replaced the plastic trays used for our crackers and rusks with a cardboard sleeve and switched from traditional clip bags to resealable foil packs. This has led to a significant reduction in plastic use.
In addition, the resealable foil ensures that our products stay fresh longer, which helps to reduce food waste.
Energy efficiency is an important part of our sustainability strategy. When making new investments, we consciously choose energy-efficient equipment and optimise our processes to minimise energy consumption. We further improve our energy sustainability by purchasing only green electricity, generated from solar and wind power. In addition, we generate part of our energy ourselves with our solar panels.
We consider sustainable employment practices to be equally important. We offer our employees a healthy working environment, flexible working hours wherever possible, and fair wages. In this way, we not only ensure high-quality products, but also a strong and committed organisation.
At Bergbanket, we are proud of our sustainability efforts. We remain committed to reducing our ecological footprint and making a positive impact on our environment. In doing so, we comply with SMETA requirements, for which we are also audited.