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Certified B Corp STI
Food & Beverage

Ricola Group AG

Member since: 

December 2023
Ricola is a world-renowned manufacturer of innovative throat candies. The family business exports over 60 different herbal specialities to more than 45 countries in Europe, Asia and America. All products are manufactured in Switzerland. Ricola contributes to the well-being of consumers around the world with the best of Swiss herbs.
Website
www.ricola.com

B Corp since

December 2023

Goal 1

  • In progress
Core Business
By 2030, we source 80 % of our raw materials according to our sustainable agricultural principles, (compared with 1,1 % in 2021).*
* Our sustainable agricultural practices refer to a set of requirements in 4 pillars (to our sustainability report): Biodiversity measures, soil health, renewable energy and additional measures on farm and field.

Goal 2

  • In progress
Supply Chain
By 2025, we ensure that 100 % of our suppliers from risk countries comply with the Core Labour Standards according to the ILO.*
* Criteria and verification carried out by external specialized organizations (Sedex, BSCI or equivalent). Also see our homepage.

Goal 3

  • In progress
Internal operations
By 2030, we ensure that 90 % of our packaging material comes from recycled, renewable or more sustainable sources, compared with 84 % in 2021.*
* More sustainable sources meaning sustainably certified such as the FSC label or equivalent. Including primary and secondary packaging.

Goal 4

  • In progress
Internal Operations
By 2030, we reduce our absolute tCO2eq emissions by 42 % (Scope 1 & 2), compared with 2022, and reduce our tCO2eq emissions by 51,6 % (Scope 3) per CHF value added, in line with our validated Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) target in 2024.*
* The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. See Ricola Group AG’s SBTi approved target.

Scope of pledges

Ricola Group AG operates in various markets worldwide in over 40 countries, with clear operational and commercial boundaries. In Switzerland, the company is represented by Ricola AG. The pledges taken within the STI framework relate to the sustainability policy of Ricola Group AG. The latter is therefore accountable for their implementation within its scope of activity. Where these commitments directly reinforce the Group’s sustainability strategy, a special mention is added in the wording.
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