Project goal
Green Holding is one of the most recognizable agri-food groups in Poland. The company operates under an integrated model. "from farm to fork ," utilizing both traditional and modern organizational, technological, and environmental solutions. Changing consumer expectations, the growing need for operational efficiency, and new regulations led the management board to decide to incorporate sustainable development as a key element of the strategy. To this end, an initiative was undertaken "We Are Green ," which aligned environmental, social, and governance priorities with a coherent approach. The company defined measurable ESG goals, began reporting on its environmental impact, and initiated a transformation visible across the entire value chain.
Assumptions
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Development of specific environmental goals (including: reduction of CO₂ emissions, water and energy consumption ).
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Implementation of technologies that reduce environmental impact.
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Aligning company activities with selected UN 2030 goals.
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Building an internal ESG management system – not just reporting.
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Involvement of employees and partners in change.
Actions taken
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Starting the program "We Are Green" – a common platform for all ESG initiatives.
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Investing in hydroponic cultivation – 1.5 ha of new crops replaces 85 ha of traditional crops , with significantly lower resource consumption.
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Defining and monitoring environmental goals (CO₂, energy, water).
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Implementation of the Code of Conduct – common standards for employees and suppliers.
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Training and internal communication that helped translate ESG goals into daily work.
Results
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Reduction of CO₂ emissions .
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New operating standards – greater control over energy and water consumption .
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Better planning based on environmental data, not just reacting to problems.
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ESG as part of the language and tools of governance – understandable to teams and partners.
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Greater coherence of company activities and better communication with the environment.
