Hansens Flødeis has been working with ESG (environment, social and governance) for a long time and has always had high ambitions within sustainability. To further strengthen their efforts, they wanted to get a clear overview of their value chain and understand which ESG factors are most relevant to them.
The goal was to be able to prioritize their resources where it is most relevant, create traceability and transparency in their supply chain, and continue to meet the increasing demands from legislation and customers.
The process
Together with Hansens Flødeis, we started with a value chain mapping and then a materiality analysis focusing on the impact Hansens Is has or may have on impacts within E, S and G. This process was carried out in close collaboration with the company’s management and was organized in a workshop format that made everything practical and easily accessible. The workshop format ensured that the complex ESG factors were addressed in a way that was easy to understand and apply.
After the materiality analysis, I collected all the new insights and results, as well as investigated further questions that had arisen in the workshop. This then led to the table of contents and the content of the ESG report.
Results
The materiality analysis provided Hansens Flødeis with valuable insights into which ESG factors are most relevant to their continued success. These insights have been a direct input to their ESG report and to their long-term ESG strategy, which has helped the company to make future efforts visible. In particular, it became clear that a major focus must be directed backwards towards the supply chain, where the most significant risks and opportunities lie.
The company’s work with relevant legislation, customer requirements, Code of Conducts, supplier dialogue and certifications also became a central part of the process, which has enabled Hansens Flødeis to act proactively and meet their ambitious goals. With this structured approach, Hansens Flødeis is now even better equipped to maintain their position as a responsible and sustainable player in the market, meeting both current and future challenges with a strong foundation in their business.