Sector Snapshot
How Sustainability applies to Food & Beverage
To achieve an effective and comprehensive Sustainability strategy, companies and organizations need to be aware of the unique characteristics that apply to their specific sector.
All the way from Sustainability legislation and standards, to materiality issues and key trends, Sustainability is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ situation.
CSE, with its long global experience and expertise, has conducted global sector-specific Sustainability Research.
Based on the unique research insights, the Food & Beverage sector presents the following issues as most important for companies and organizations of the sector, according to the companies themselves and the internal and external stakeholders:
Material Issues
- Food Safety/Quality
- Human Rights
- Business Ethics & Compliance
- Hunger/Food Security
- Waste
- Product Health & Nutrition
- Packaging
- Artificial Ingredients
- Transparency & Communication
- Energy Consumption
- Animal Welfare
- GHGs
- Water Use & Conservation
- Sustainable Sourcing/Agriculture
- Responsible Marketing
- Workplace Health & Safety
CSE supports you to establish responsible practices throughout your business taking into account the unique characteristics, trends and challenges of your sector. Our leading team of experts and consultants in CSE can help you communicate effectively and engage with your internal and external stakeholders and assess your Sustainability performance in comparison to your competitors locally and globally and create a successful Sustainability strategy, which will also contribute to better financial results.