Sustainability

Stewardship from farm to table

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Our global focus

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As we work to meet a growing global demand for food, Bunge is focusing on improving the sustainability of the entire production chain. Our approach is based on our ACE platform – “Act, Conserve and Engage” – described below. Our reporting is in compliance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI, core option) standards. The content of our 2018 Global Sustainability Report is integrated throughout the Sustainability section of our website.

ACE Platform

ACE stands for “Act, Conserve and Engage” and all of our sustainability-related activities are incorporated in the platform. Established in 2016, the ACE Platform is how we translate sustainability into action at Bunge. We intend to move forward, even when the path is not clearly marked, to find new ways to reduce our footprint, and to collaborate actively with other value chain participants and civil society.

Act means that we safely deliver harvests to global markets, proactively integrating sustainability into our business approach to support nutrition and food security around the world. This encompasses our strategic approach in business and our governance.
Conserve means that we create 21st-century value chains and advance environmental performance in our own operations. This is how we promote sustainable agriculture and environmental management.
Engage is about prioritizing the safety of our global workforce above profit and production, supporting diversity and employee development, interacting with our stakeholders, local communities, and working to protect labor and human rights throughout our value chain.

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Building 21st century value chains

Bunge is working to improve the sustainability of the entire food production chain.

Bunge is working to improve the sustainability of the entire food production chain.

GRI index

Web-based report, core option

Governance, policies and reports

Responsible corporate citizens

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Sustainable agriculture

For the agricultural sector to grow the safe, quality food needed now and in the future, the natural environment on which its depends must be protected and improved, and the social and economic well-being of growers, their employees and local communities must be supported.

For the agricultural sector to grow the safe, quality food needed now and in the future, the natural environment on which its depends must be protected and improved, and the social and economic well-being of growers, their employees and local communities must be supported.

Sustainable agriculture

Supply chains that are transparent, verifiable and impactful

Partnerships and projects

Tackling big challenges together

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Environment

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We’re always mindful of the impact our physical footprint has on the environment. From generating energy from sunseed hulls in biomass boilers in Hungary to managing water withdrawal in a processing facility in the US, we focus our efforts where we can make the greatest operational impact.

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This means generating less waste; promoting recycling and the efficient use of energy and natural resources; and mitigating environmental risks in our supply chain.

We’re always mindful of the impact our physical footprint has on the environment. From generating energy from sunseed hulls in biomass boilers in Hungary to managing water withdrawal in a processing facility in the US, we focus our efforts where we can make the greatest operational impact.

This means generating less waste; promoting recycling and the efficient use of energy and natural resources; and mitigating environmental risks in our supply chain.

Environmental goals

Reducing our footprint

Climate

Adapting to a changing world

Water

Efficiency and engagement

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People and community

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Bunge has more than 32,000 employees in nearly 40 countries. We are committed to promoting a safe, fair, and collaborative working environment. We are always looking to recruit people who embody our values of integrity, teamwork, openness and trust, entrepreneurship, and citizenship.

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Our code of conduct emphasizes respect for fellow employees and our company, safety and fairness in our policies and transparency in our activities and communications. We also believe it’s important to forge healthy relationships with the communities in which we work.

Bunge has more than 32,000 employees in nearly 40 countries. We are committed to promoting a safe, fair, and collaborative working environment. We are always looking to recruit people who embody our values of integrity, teamwork, openness and trust, entrepreneurship, and citizenship.

Our code of conduct emphasizes respect for fellow employees and our company, safety and fairness in our policies and transparency in our activities and communications. We also believe it’s important to forge healthy relationships with the communities in which we work.

Safety

Our number one priority

Labor

Healthy, safe, and legal

Social responsibility

Actively engaged