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We welcome Hero Group as a SAI Platform member

27th February 2023

“Our ambition to build sustainability into our sourcing approach is no small task. It requires a clear set of objectives, and meaningful collaboration with our many suppliers and farmers. The success of our efforts will also depend on building successful partnerships and business models with other SAI Platform members, and on working together over time to reduce carbon emissions”

Désiré Mouanga-Biayenda, VP Procurement, Hero Group.

Established in 1886 in Lenzburg, Switzerland, the Hero Group is a global consumer food manufacturer and marketing company employing 4,000 people in its offices and production facilities spread across five continents. Sourcing from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, the Group has a portfolio of well-known international brands of baby and toddler food and milks, natural spreads, and healthy snacks.

The Hero Group’s sustainability ambition is based on four pillars, embracing a farm-to-fork strategy and implementation roadmap. They are committed to sustainable sourcing, carbon neutral manufacturing and planetary health-aligned foods. Hero submitted science-based targets (SBTi) aligned to global GHG standards in 2022 and is using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. Sustainable sourcing and farming along their entire value chain are key to Hero’s actions for planet, product, and people.

 To learn more about the Hero Group, please visit their website.