Annexes

The scope of the annual report is Royal Avebe as a whole: growers, production sites, headquarters, sales offices, the innovation center and subsidiary Averis Seeds B.V. Each year Avebe reports on the financial and sustainability information via the integrated annual report. This annual report presents information about the performance of Avebe, the social impact of that performance and the financial results. The content is based on the material subjects and the information needs of stakeholders

Scope of the report

This annual report relates to the 2023/2024 financial year: from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024. The previous annual report was published on 14 December 2023. There were no significant acquisitions and updates during this period in terms of size, structure and ownership. The chain also remained largely the same as last year.

Guidelines and verification 

This report was drawn up in accordance with the statutory requirements for annual reporting as stipulated in Book 2, Title 9, Article 391 of the Netherlands Civil Code and in accordance with 
the principles of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standards 2021. The report was adopted by the members’ council at their meeting of 12 December 2024. We are also working towards external verification of the sustainability information.

Royal Avebe aims to have a positive impact in the short and long term. We focus on long-term value creation with our activities in the supply chain and strategic targets for 2023. We link the long-term impact we have to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

2. Zero hunger

Everyone should have access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food. Our ambition to continue to grow in good food and plantbased applications contribute to this. We are also committed to sustainable growing methods, a sustainable food system and resilient agriculture.

6. Clean water and sanitation

Avebe considers it important to make efficient use of water. The water used for production is well purified. We also re-use some of the water as process water. We continue to strive for higher efficiency in water use.

7. Affordable and clean energy

We are committed to renewable energy through our solar parks. This is how we improve access to sustainable energy. We also aim to further reduce carbon emissions.

8. Decent work and economic growth

Avebe attaches importance to growers and employees being able to work under good conditions, now and in the future. We accept our responsibility for this and work on sustainable production chains.

9. Industry, innovation en infrastucture

We optimise our processes to develop cleaner and more environmental friendly technologies. We invest in innovations and improve our processes. That way, we not only create sustainable production, but also work on the digital exchange of information.

12. Responsible consumption and production

Avebe considers it important to treat raw materials and energy sustainably and efficiently. We focus on the reuse of residual flows, sustainable energy and reduction of water consumption. Our product development, focused on plant-based, also contributes to a more sustainable diet.

15. Life on land

Together with our growers, we work on the most sensible and efficient use of the available land. Our ambitions to reduce the environmental impact of cultivation contribute to this.

17. Partnerships for the goals

Avebe works actively with governments, knowledge institutions and other organisations to achieve its sustainability ambitions. This is how we can collectively achieve SDGs at local, regional, national and international level.