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Environment (E)

At Lactosan, we are actively engaged in creating more responsible consumption and production through a range of concrete initiatives.

Responsibility Strategy & Our Commitments

We have carried out a double materiality analysis and Lactosan’s material topics within environment (E) include:

  • Climate Change (E1): Focus on climate change mitigation by improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Circular Economy (E5): Optimization of resource inflows and reduction of waste in production processes.

Our key environmental focus areas align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

#7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
#9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
#12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

We align our efforts with our overall environmental goals through a range of concrete initiatives:

Lactosan CSR goals Environemt light green

Resource Efficiency in Our Supply Chain (E1)

We are committed to climate-positive action by reducing our environmental impact. Focus is on optimizing energy consumption, improving water management, minimizing waste, and incorporating recycling where feasible. Through process improvements and collaboration with industry partners, we aim to enhance resource efficiency and improve energy use across our operations.

We prioritise suppliers that provide environmentally responsible solutions.

We disclose Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions annually with assistance from external consultants at Viegand & Maagoe, specialist in energy efficiency and sustainable transistions. They validate our data to ensure accuracy and credibility. 

Furthermore, we are member of SEDEX and audited under the SMETA 4 pillars: Business Ethics, Labour Standards, Health and Safety and the Environment. SMETA is a leading ethical audit methodology - learn about it here.

Our key environmental objectives are to:

  • Reduce our carbon footprint

  • Reduce waste and improve recycling efficiency

We regularly assess our progress and report transparently via the Thornico Company Karma - Sustainability Report.

Environment - Climate Change

At Lactosan Group, we have tracked GHG emission for several years. To align with upcoming CSRD reporting requirements, our emissions calculations ahve been updated in accordance with the THORNICO Group accounting manual.

GHG Emissions - Gross scope 1,2,3

Scope 1*
2025 tCO2e: 3,519
2024 tCO2e: 3,376

Scope 2, location based
2025 tCO2e: 597
2024 tCO2e: 551

Scope 3
2025 tCO2e: 129,692
2024 tCO2e: 107,805

Total GHG emission (location based)
2025 tCO2e: 133,808
2024 tCO2e: 114,521

For more, please see the Thornico Company Karma - Sustainability Report 2025

Note: *Lactosan is not included in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)

Optimizing Resource Utilization Through Innovation (E5)

UN SDG #9

We work closely with leading universities and business partners to strengthen our expertise in cheese powder production, focusing on optimising raw material use and improving efficiency.

Our goal is to refine our products, our processes and the overall use of resources to minimise waste and contribute to exploring and providing more sustainable nutrition.

How Lactosan Cheese Powders Can Promote Greener Eating Habits 
Another area we are exploring is how our cheese powder solutions can bridge the gap between better taste and a more plant-based diet. In 2022, we began collaborating with food researchers from the University of Copenhagen to investigate how cheese in powder form can boost umami taste and mouthfeel (kokumi) in plant-based food. The researchers aim to identify detectable, delicious flavour combinations that are composed of carefully selected, naturally ripened cheeses, following our recipe.

By combining plant-based ingredients with cheese, you can enhance the umami taste in plant-based dishes. The overall goal is to optimise ingredients to create synergy effects that make plant-based food taste even better.

The project concluded in 2025. You can read about the reasearch and finding here:

Read more here - link to research article.

Learn About Our Efforts

See efforts, specific targets, and progress in the Thornico Company Karma - Sustainability Report 2025

Learn about our other focus areas here:

See below some of our industry certifications.

Integration of Internal and External Factors

On a yearly basis we review and update our materiality assessment to reflect:

  • Corporate vision, mission, and sustainability strategy
  • Long-term business goals and Code of Business Conduct
  • EU regulatory changes (CSRD, ESRS) and industry standards
  • Stakeholder expectations, including customers, investors, employees, and suppliers
  • Third-party sustainability certifications

By integrating the material topics into our sustainability strategy, we ensure responsible business operations, regulatory compliance, and a commitment to long-term value creation.

See Our Quality Certifications

Lactosan Denmark holds the SMETA Certification.
Membership number: ZC1046855
Sedex site number: ZS1060567

SMETA is a leading ethical audit methodology - learn about it here.

Lactosan A/S is certified according to the BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Standard - Food. It's part of our continuous commitment to deliver safe, consistent and high quality products that meet our own strict quality standard and the quality requirements of our customers and the EU authorities. The BRC audits are carried out by KIWA.

You can download our most recent BRC Certificate of Conformity here.

According to EU and Danish legislation, Lactosan A/S is authorized and inspected on a regular basis by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. 

Inspection reports (in Danish language only) can be found here.

Lactosan A/S is certified according to the Halal Quality Control Kingdom of Denmark. It's part of our continuous commitment to deliver safe, consistent and high quality products that meet our own strict quality standard and the quality requirements of our customers and various authorities.

If you need products with Halal Certification, then please contact us. 

OUR GUARANTEE - YOUR SAFETY

Lactosan A/S is committed to provide products and application services of high quality to the food industry. 

To ensure this Lactosan A/S has taken a number of initiatives:

  • A quality assurance system is implemented and is certified according to BRC Global Standard for Food Safety. The quality assurance system is based on HACCP principles and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).

  • The production site is authorized and supervised by Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and audited regularly by SAI Global as well as by customers.

  • All written agreements with customers are registered and followed strictly.

  • Lactosan A/S warrants that all relevant EU and Danish regulations are followed strictly and relevant amendments are monitored and implemented accordingly.

  • In accordance with EU regulations, Lactosan A/S keeps full traceability of all products and is able to make an immediate and effective withdrawal in case of an emergency.

  • Lactosan A/S has taken out a Public and Products Liability Insurance for liability aggregating until DKK 50 million.

  • Lactosan A/S shall solely be liable for damage caused by the goods sold if it can be documented that the damage is due to faults or negligence on the part of Lactosan A/S. 

  • Lactosan A/S shall not be liable for loss of operations or profit or any other indirect loss. (Please refer to Lactosan General Conditions for Sale and Delivery dated 1 January 2017)

 

LACTOSAN A/S

Jørn L. Frandsen

President CEO

 

Ringe, 2 January 2017

LACTOSAN aim at the highest standard for product quality and food safety

  • Lactosan use a quality management system together with the HACCP concept. The system is certified according to BRC Global Standard for Food Safety.
  • Lactosan set quality goals and make continuous improvements using these documented procedures and instructions.
  • Lactosan keep updated with all new relevant legislations and comply with relevant EU and Danish legislations.
  • Lactosan have chosen not to process products containing nuts (nut free site) and genetically modified organisms (GMO).

Lactosan strive to be the customers’ preferred partner for cooperation

  • Lactosan is a trustworthy business partner complying with agreements and ‘live up’ to customers legitimate expectations.
  • Lactosan offer commercial and product application assistance of the highest nature and assist customers with necessary ‘know how’ in relation to Lactosan products.

Lactosan aim to maintain a high employee engagement

  • By means of education, employees are motivated to take responsibility for their job function and thereby participate to Lactosan overall goals.
  • By evaluation of resources and process equipment a well-functioning production is achieved, which effectively and safely can generate the specified products.
  • A constructive dialogue between management and employees is generated via various meeting forums in order to achieve a good mental and physical working environment.

 

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