How we keep our standards high

How we do business is just as important as success itself, and high standards of behavior are fundamental to the values and culture of ofi. That’s why working in an ethical, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable way is embedded in every aspect of our business. The standards we expect are set out in the Code of Conduct and other specific policies covering all elements of our operations.

Anti-bribery

Countering corruption

Our Anti-bribery and Corruption (ABC) Policy reflects our commitment to uphold local and international law, and make sure our employees act with integrity.

 

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Whistleblowing

Speak Out!

If you have a suspicion or concern of serious wrongdoing, you are encouraged to Speak Out! This can be done by speaking directly to an ofi responsible officer or via “SpeakOut” – our independent reporting platform. 

 

Your concerns will be investigated by a team of experienced business managers, in line with our Whistleblowing Policy. We will ensure that your concern is investigated independently, and necessary actions are taken.

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Fair Employment

Respecting human rights

We work hard to make sure all employees are treated with dignity and fairness, and that their rights are respected. Our Fair Employment Policy is in full compliance with the conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and United Nations Global Compact’s (UNGC)  guiding principles .

 

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Supplier Principles

The ofi Supplier Principles

At ofi, upholding high standards of behavior and conducting business in an ethical, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable manner is integral to our continued success. We also expect our suppliers to also embrace responsible workplace practices which are communicated in the ofi Supplier Principles.

 

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Human Rights & Labor

Respecting human rights

As a large, global company we have a responsibility to make sure human rights are respected in all parts of our business.

 

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Privacy Policy

Protecting the data and information of others

Our Privacy Policy sets out how we safeguard people’s information.

 

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Living Landscapes

Producing and sourcing sustainable ingredients

The Living Landscapes Policy supports a ‘Net-Positive’ approach to sustainable development in agricultural supply chains and landscape management. The co-existence of prosperous farmers and food systems, with thriving communities and healthy ecosystems, with the aim of putting more back into food and farming systems than is taken out. 

 

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PCF Code

Producing and sourcing sustainable ingredients

The Plantations, Concessions and Farms (PCF) Code defines the process and standards for managing the environmental and social requirements of acquisitions and new and existing upstream developments across the entire project lifecycle. It is applied in conjunction with theLiving Landscapes Policy.

 

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Animal Welfare

Producing and sourcing sustainable ingredients

We fully support high animal welfare standards. These include not only good health, but mental wellbeing and the ability of animals to exhibit species-specific behaviour.

 

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Agri Supplier Code

Producing and sourcing sustainable ingredients

We aim to build long-term relationships with suppliers based on responsible business practices and trust. The Agri Supplier Code sets out our expectations to support our goal to purchase raw materials and products produced in a manner that is socially responsible, economically profitable and environmentally sustainable.

 

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Responsible marketing

Responsible marketing

Our approach to marketing is in line with our high standards of business ethics.

 

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GMO

Genetically Modified Organisms(GMOs)

Olam supports a science-based approach to Genetically Modified Organisms.

 

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Sourcing palm oil responsibly

Our dairy and specialty fats businesses procure palm oil from third parties. We are committed to the RSPO standard, protection of High Conservation Value forests and ecosystems, High Carbon Stock forests, peatland, and improving the livelihood of rural communities across the palm oil we source.

 

Read our Responsible Sourcing Palm Oil Policy here.

Read ofi news

Press Release Mar 7, 2024
ofi’s net-zero ambition recognized at UK’s largest sustainable business awards

A new carbon monitoring tool developed by leading food ingredients supplier ofi and Google geo-spatial partner NGIS, has been recognized in the “Net-Zero Innovation of the Year” category at this year’s Edie awards, which celebrate sustainability leadership.

 

The tool is designed to measure carbon gains and losses across supply chains. It uses satellite imagery and machine learning to track changes in forest cover and carbon stocks at a granular level - down to the individual farm1. This data is helping ofi to identify areas at risk of deforestation and prioritize conservation efforts on cashew, cocoa and coffee suppliers’ farms and in sourcing landscapes.

 

Climate Action Manager at ofi, Dr Pedro Lafargue said: “We are delighted to be recognized for our innovative solution that is helping us monitor and measure GHG emissions and progress towards net-zero goals. Part of this is about driving transformational change in strategic landscapes which means keeping growing and retaining more trees on and around farms.

 

“Planting more trees is one of the ways to move towards net-zero, but carbon sequestration potential is highly dependent on tree species and farm typology. The tool allows us to assess the optimum level of planting for different farmers and farms so we can create more efficient agroforestry programs that maximize both yields and carbon storage.”

 

ofi’s customers, who are some of the world’s largest food retailers and manufacturers, can access results of the data-driven sequestration efforts in their joint supply chains via performance metrics on ofi’s sustainability management system AtSource. These insights can help them monitor and reduce their climate risk and meet science-based targets, as well as prepare for compliance with new EU rules and disclosures in relation to nature and climate risks.

 

The move by ofi to take carbon stock monitoring from a manual, desktop-based process to an integrated pipeline which leverages cloud computing, is allowing ofi to progressively scale this analysis across multiple commodities and regions – covering over 950,000 farms so far.

 

But Lafargue says that there’s a role for industry partners to play to scale up the innovation and progress towards net-zero at scale: “While the tool can help our customers quantify the ecosystem services provided to supply their ingredients and invest efficiently in better farming systems, we need them to recognize the efforts made by farmers to plant trees and maintain agroforestry systems with financial incentives, like annual premiums, to scale up these efforts over the long-term.”

 

Looking ahead, there is potential to take the tool beyond ofi supply chains to quantify carbon stocks and removals across entire production landscapes to provide better data for the industry on land use change and carbon removals. 

 

ofi was also a finalist in the Circular Economy of the Year award for using residual cocoa shells to fuel its cocoa factories2, where it produces its premium cocoa ingredients deZaan. The circular biomass boilers will reduce natural gas usage and CO2 emissions at ofi’s Koog aan deZaan facility in the Netherlands by 50% and in Mannheim, Germany, where it is believed to be the first cocoa shell boiler of its kind in the country, it will save approximately 8,000 tons of CO2 annually.

 

Discover much more about what ofi has to offer at ofi.com

 

Notes to Editors

 

1 The Carbon Sequestration Monitoring Tool combines data from ofi polygon-mapped farms and satellite data with machine learning techniques to build models in Google Earth Engine that calculate the total aboveground biomass (AGB) - vegetation above the soil, such as stumps, trees, and foliage and how much carbon is present in each plot.

 

2 https://www.ofi.com/news-and-events/press-release/olam-food-ingredients-turns-cocoa-shells-into-power-to-fuel-factory.html

Events Mar 6, 2024
Join ofi at Expo West 2024, March 14-16

Come connect with ofi at our booth at Natural Products Expo West 2024, the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry.  Stop by to discover our portfolio of nutritious and delicious ingredients and learn more about how we drive sustainability impact through collaboration and work directly with customers to create new recipes and better products.

 

This year our theme is Flavor Fusion where you can see if you are sweet or spicy as you explore our ingredients through creating your own trail mix. We’ll be featuring a variety of ofi ingredients from our spices, nuts, and cocoa portfolios along with highlighting some of our capabilities.

 

Visit us from March 14-16, at Booth #3887, Hall D at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.

Articles Feb 14, 2024
The sweet treats and trends winning hearts this Valentine’s Day

Author | Madeline Bills | Cocoa Innovation Manager at ofi

 

Chocolate has long been synonymous with Valentine’s Day, with sweet treats a classic way to celebrate the season of love.

But Valentine’s Day is evolving, with Gen Z and Millennials redefining traditions.  Many consumers are choosing to celebrate this day with friends and family members, as well as significant others. In 2023, 40% of Gen Z and 20% of Millennials said they were planning to buy their friends a Valentine’s gift.[1] And what better way to do so than with cocoa?

 

As consumers change the way they celebrate Valentine’s Day – and who they celebrate with – there is an opportunity for manufacturers to develop new products.  From introducing more exotic flavors in confectionery to creating more experiential formats and expanding into new categories, we’re seeing companies inventing new ways for consumers to celebrate the season of love with those who matter most to them. At ofi we explore the top chocolate, confectionery and bakery trends shaping Valentine’s Day 2024 and how manufacturers can develop new offerings to win the hearts of consumers.

 

[1] Actually, Lots of Gen Z Would Rather Spend Valentine’s Day with Their Friends - YPulse

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