Ethical Business Conduct
COMMITMENT
Act lawfully, ethically, and with integrity towards all stakeholders and promote human rights throughout the value chain.
WHAT TYPIFIES LOTUS BAKERIES?
We have an impact-driven focus. That means we only work on topics when we can have a genuine impact. Second, we value consistency. Although legislation differs from country to country, our ethical principles don’t. Everyone deserves the same respect and standards.
FOCUS AREAS
Business ethics and corporate culture
Long-term success and ethical business conduct are two sides of the same coin. Consumers demand accurate product labels, suppliers want their data protected at all times, customers expect principled relationships, etc. For us, it’s all about building a culture of trust, integrity and accountability, rather than ticking compliance boxes.
Target: Champion a culture of ethical behaviour
Partnership for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
We not only want to build unique-tasting brands for this generation, but also for the next. And the ones after that. That’s why we are signatory to the UN Global Compact since 2021 and commit to upholding the 10 Principles of the United Nations. With this approach, we directly impact 8 SDGs and contribute significantly to 6 other SDGs.
Target: Progress on the UN Global Compact
"At Lotus Bakeries, there’s no paper pushing or window dressing. We boil every ethical issue down to its essence, then come up with an approach that’s fit for purpose. This saves time, keeps our focus on what matters most, and – more importantly – gets everyone on board.”
Brechtje Haan, Corporate Legal, IP & Communication Director
Read all about our Ethical Business Conduct: Annual Report 2024: pp. 184-194 (ESRS G1).