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other half coming from vegetables and plants . That ’ s where we first got the idea to move into healthy-living ingredients , a concept that goes hand-in-hand with sustainability .
“ Let ’ s be honest , as an industry we use a lot of energy . But as a producer of vegetable protein , Cosucra is part of the solution . We conducted a study in which we replaced a standard beef patty with a pea-protein alternative . The results showed that you will save 20 times more CO₂ with the vegetable protein , meaning your carbon footprint will be 20 times lower . By offering more viable meatfree alternatives , we are helping to achieve a 55 percent decrease in CO₂ emissions from the food production industry across Europe .”
Sustainability is a core tenet of Cosucra ’ s strategy . To help build a better future for farmers , consumers , and the environment , the company has established goals leading up to 2030 . “ We have set up six KPIs directly relating to sustainability and equality . These goals are embedded in our 2030 strategy .
The first one is to reach 50 percent of our raw material coming from sustainable agriculture . Secondly , we want to reduce our carbon footprint by 50 percent . We are also aiming to improve gender diversity within our workforce , reduce workplace accidents , and decrease water consumption on our produce by 30 percent . Finally , we want to increase our positive impact on people ’ s health by providing , as an example , a viable alternative to meat protein products ,” Eric affirms .
Positive impact
It is no secret that the past few years have completely transformed the consumer market . As shoppers ’ priorities continue to change , Eric discusses how Cosucra has overcome the challenges : “ During the Covid-19 crisis , we saw very strong demand because consumers had more time to invest in healthy home cooking . At the same time , I think everyone became more concerned about the future of the planet . Health
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