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At Ellepot, we have made a plan for the future, that takes responsibility for the past. We call it
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the UN countries in 2015, are meant to ensure a sustainable balance in climate and economy worldwide. At Ellepot, we support all 17 goals, but we have chosen to focus on four goals where we believe we can contribute the most. We continuously revise our approach and ensure that our actions are in line with the selected goals to create a sustainable future. These goals guide our efforts to integrate sustainability and responsibility into everything we do.
Overall goal: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (Sub-goal: 6.4)
Our contribution:
Help users of The Ellepot system to increase water-use efficiency in connection with the propagation of plants.
Overall goal: Ensure access to afforable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. (Sub-goal: 7.2 and 7.3)
Our contribution:
Ellepot will continuously focus on energy optimizations in the factories in Esbjerg and Ribe.
Overall goal: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. (Sub-goal: 12.5)
Our contribution:
We will continue the work of further spreading global knowledge and use of the Ellepot system to both the horticultural sector as well as to the retail sector. In order to reduce plastic consumption as well as making production more sustainable.
Overall goal: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainable manage forest, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degadation and halt biodiversity loss. (Sub-goal: 15.2)
Our contribution:
Ellepot contributes to more sustainable forest production for industrial forestry. The ambition is that the Ellepot system is the preferred system among the world's leading forest producers in the southern hemisphere.
We are committed to sustainable business development, creating long-term value for our customers and the environment. We address industry challenges proactively, striving to be a model of sustainability. Our solutions enable our customers to grow smarter while minimizing environmental impact.
→ Our ESG strategy is built on three fundamental components:
Our Planet, our Health
• Reduce plastic in propagation: We are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint by supporting the reduction of plastic use in propagation.
• Respecting Human Rights and Protecting the Environment: Respecting human rights and protecting the environment within our operations and supply chain.
Create Solutions That Matter
• Durable Machines: We focus on longevity and reliability when producing and automating our machines.
• Sustainable Propagation: Focus on sustainable choice for the future of propagation.
• Digital Innovation: We leverage digital technologies to accelerate progress towards smarter, more efficient growing practices.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Understanding Future Needs: We engage with stakeholders to understand their future needs and expectations.
• Co-Creation: We provide expert insights and guidance for a variety of crops, collaborating to achieve shared goals.
Ellepot continuously engages with stakeholder to understand the future needs and expectations. Our approach is to share information, gain insights, and increase support — leading to better decisions and better and more sustainable outcomes that benefit our customers and the nature.
Experts across our organisation continually engage with these groups, incorporating their input and feedback in the identification of material issues that we address as a company.
Together, we strive for a sustainable digital transformation that shapes a greener future. Our solutions promote responsible business practices and sustainable supply chains.
Experts across our organisation continually engage with the stakeholder groups, incorporating their input and feedback in the identification of material issues that we address as a company.
Strategies, plans and actions to mitigate short and long-term sustainability to the business model.
Through the years, an on-going development has taken place and simultaneously, we have stayed on the forefront of technology by continuously testing and improving our products in a sustainable direction.
Danish Export Adventure Aims to Solve New Climate Challenge
→Article by Nordea Invest
(in danish)
From plastic to paper pots
Oksasen, a Finnish hydroponic producer, used up to 12 million plastic pots per year in their production of lettuce and herbs.
By converting their production to the Ellepot system which is based on degradable, FSC®-certified paper pots, Oksanen has reduced their annual plastic consumption by 18.4 tons.
→ Read more
(article in danish)
