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Responsibility for your success

Helping you bring new, exciting products to market is our definition of success. Today, success depends not only on your product but also on your reputation. At Lactosan, we support you with high-quality ingredients and transparent business practices including responsible sourcing and compliance with industry standards.

The cornerstones of our ESG strategy

At Lactosan Group, we strive to integrate responsible business practices into our operations. We prioritize food production and safety while adhering to relevant environmental, social and governance standards. Our approach focuses on compliance with industry regulations, responsible sourcing, and continuous improvements in our operations. Being part of the Thornico Group, we follow the 'Company Karma' philosophy, which emphasizes ethical and responsible business conduct.

Learn more about our commitments and initiatives here: Lactosan Code of Conduct & CSR/ESG statement

Want to know about Company Karma? Learn more here.

2024 Code Of Conduct

Environment & Responsible Consumption and Production

At Lactosan, we strive to create more responsible consumption and production, in accordance with UN Goals 7, 9 and 12, through a range of concrete initiatives:

  • Resource Efficiency in Our Supply Chain (UN Goal 7+12)
    We continously work to reduce our carbon footprint, optimise water and waste management to reduce waste and incorporate recycling wherever possible. Through ongoing process improvements and collaboration with industry partners, we work to optimise resource use and improve energy efficiency in our operations. 

  • Optimizing Resource Utilization Through Innovation (UN Goal 9)
    We collaborate with universities and business partners to enhance our expertise in cheese powder production. Our research aims to improve efficiency in the use of raw materials and reduce waste.

See efforts, specific targets, and progress in our Code of Conduct. 

Social Practices & Initiatives

At Lactosan, we are actively committed to promoting social responsibility by fostering ethical business practices, supporting employee well-being, and contributing to local communities as well as national and international organisations and NGO's. Our efforts align with the UN Goals 3, 4 and 5, ensuring a positive social impact through a range of concrete initiatives:

  • Cleaner Label Ingredients & A Positive Work Environment (UN Goal 3)
    Our cheese powder ingredient offers an alternative to less wholesome additives, supporting cleaner labeling and formulation choices. Furthermore, we invest in employee well-being through open communication and professional development. Many of our employees have been with us for over 10 years.
  • Education & Local Community (UN Goal 4)
    We contribute to and engage in educational initiatives, support local employment, and contribute to community activities to build meaningful relations. 
  • Promote Equal Opportunities (UN Goal 5)
    We advocate for equal opportunities and fair and inclusive employment practices. We track gender equality in our operations to keep a good balance of both male and female employees. 

    • Our CSR Partnership with Dairy without Borders 
      In 2023, Lactosan partnered with Dairy without Borders to support a small-scale dairy project at Kiteto Dairy Cooperative in Tanzania. The project focus on transferring skills, knowledge and training and also to involve women in the projects (UN Goal 4, 5, 8 and 12). Learn more about the project here.
    • Supporting People on The Edge of Working Life
      Lactosan A/S is a Code of Care Ambassador, supporting initiatives that encourage businesses to take social responsibility and help people with mental, psysical or social challenges secure a place in Danish workplaces.

      We also support Danish Red Cross Youth and the The Foundation for Muscular Disease.

See more about our commitments, specific targets, and progress in our Code of Conduct. 

Governance & Food Safety

At Lactosan, we are committed to strong corporate governance by ensuring transparency, ethical business conduct, and compliance with regulations. We prioritise responsible decision-making, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to uphold integrity across our operations. Our governance efforts align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, fostering accountability and long-term sustainability:

  • Ensuring High Level of Food Safety & Responsible Quality & Supply Management
    We continuously train our team and optimize processes to meet the highest industry standards. Our production complies with all relevant food safety and traceability regulations. Furthermore, we put all efforts into sourcing the right raw materials and to optimize food waste. 
    • Non-GMO Ingredients
      Lactosan Group does not use genetically modified raw materials in our products.
  • Ethical Business Practices & Transparency
    We have anti-corruption policies, a Whistleblower system and protection as well as transparent financial reporting.
  • Risk Management & Compliance
    We have Cybersecurity and data privacy policies. We comply with laws and regulations and have routines for internal controls and audits. 
  • ESG Strategy & Accountability
    We are in the process of integrating ESG into our corporate strategy with ESG linked executive incentives. An ESG controller has been employed to lead the process. 

 

LACTOSAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Please find our Statement for Code of Conduct & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Lactosan Code of Conduct & CSR statement

Dairy without Borders - Danish NGO
Learn about the partnership with Dairy without Borders here - news

Muskelsvindfonden
The Foundation for Muscluar Disease


Danish Red Cross Youth

 

Read THORNICO's annual Company Karma report and learn about the goals and achievements of the entire THORNICO group. You will also find all our previous CSR reports via THORNICO's website.

Link to Thornico website and CSR reports - here