A POSITIVE CHANGE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
OUR APPROACH
At Dawn, we believe our actions matter and that we have a responsibility to make a positive impact in communities around the world. Our approach to social responsibility aligns to our commitments to our people, our products, and our customers –better known as the Circle of Excellence.
Across Dawn, our approach to social responsibility is centered on progress. As one of our Dawn values, we understand progress and change take time, but everyday changes and improvements help us get a little bit better, every day.
Globally, our initiatives focus on:
• Supporting people, communities, and the baking industry with equitable and inclusive programs that inspire.
• Responsibly creating and distributing our products to improve overall wellbeing and reduce our environmental impact.
• Working with our customers and partners to advance sustainable efforts and ethical practices that make an impact.
OUR PILLARS
PEOPLE
Make a better planet for people and communities around the world
As a global community, we are all connected as people. Dawn is committed to supporting the health, safety, wellbeing, and education of our Team Members, the baking industry, and the communities in which we operate. We put people at the top of everything we do and value diverse perspectives, equality, and inclusion for all.
CUSTOMERS
Develop positive partnerships that make an impact
We work to create a more sustainable and better shared future with partners committed to doing business the right way for our customers and the industry. Our partnerships are focused on responsible sourcing, sustainable efforts, regulatory principles, and stewardship of natural resources.
PRODUCT
Operate responsibly with products that delight
From our comprehensive standards for product and packaging development, to our manufacturing and distribution practices, and commitment to high-quality ingredients, we focus on the wellbeing of our customers, their consumers, and the environment.
2025
EUROPE & AMEAP AMBITIONS
PEOPLE
Enrich communities by actively supporting with funds & products and encouraging our Team Members to actively engage and volunteer in their communities.
Supporting the future of bakers and the bakery profession with bakery trainings and collaborating with schools and academies.
Supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our Team Members and offering continuous development opportunities for all.
PRODUCT
Implementation of 100% recyclable or re-usable and non-single use plastics packaging solutions
Increase the range of Better-for-You-products, by offering new and reformulated solutions to drive new nutritional standards.
Reduction of carbon footprint in our plants through optimized management of energy, water and waste.
CUSTOMER
Drive ethical, sustainable and responsible behaviour in our organization and the supply chain
Create supply chain transparency by having all our plants registered with SEDEX.
Extending responsible sourcing initiatives and assurance of key ingredients.
Maximize impact by intensifying partnerships with suppliers, customers & NGOs to advance sustainable developments and innovation in our supply chains, products and packaging.
OUR
Corporate Giving Program
Maximize our impact on communities by donating Dawn products and monetary funds in all countries where we have a sizeable presence
Launch Volunteering Program and enable team members to volunteer in a community initiative
1DAY per year
SUPPORTING THE FUTURE OF BAKERS
Intensify our partnerships with Bakery Schools and academies
OUR
Did you know?
Since the launch in 2020, we have donated
€ 500K worth of products, across our region.
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Promote the importance of mental health with
3 NEW INITIATIVES in place
In 2022 we launched our Birthday Leave policy this means every Team Member is entitled to their birthday off work.
ENRICH COMMUNITIES
2022 STUDENT AMBASSADORS SUPPORTING THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF OUR TEAM MEMBERS Offer new Training & Development opportunity per team member/ per year Employee Resource Groups (ERG’S) in place
IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
Implement
Actively promote to elimate all single-use plastic
Currently,
82% of our packaging is recyclable or re-usable
100%
recyclable or re-usable packaging
CREATE SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY
Increasing the number of Dawn Balance® SKU’s by
+50%
DAWN BALANCE: Better for you Better-for-you products that don’t sacrifice taste or performance.
Sodium reduction
Bring sodium levels of our Dawn branded portfolio to IFBA recommended levels
Dawn offers a complete VEGAN BAKERY RANGE. Better for you, better for the planet.
REDUCTION OF CARBON FOOTPRINT IN OUR PLANTS
Waste reduction
2 Energy reduction vs. 2021
Water reduction -10% vs. 2021
-10% Recycle 100% of general waste
Re-designing the 5kg and 10kg dry mix bags in our Palmela-plant (PT) achieved a saving of
-2300KG
PAPER PER YEAR
DRIVE ETHICAL, SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR
100%
of our suppliers acknowledged our Code of Excellence
Did you know?
CREATE SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY
All our plants registered with Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange)
We work with certification programs and organizations to source our ingredients responsibly.
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING INITIATIVES
Maximize current responsible sourcing initiatives
Increase Rainforest Alliance certification on cocoa to 75%
Expansion of responsible sourcing initiatives on key ingredients
ESTABLISHED TRUST
For over 100 years, customers have counted on Dawn Foods to help them grow their bakery businesses with the right mix of products, innovations, global perspectives and inspired bakery expertise. From corner bakeries to leading manufacturers, Dawn Foods helps our customers mark the moments in life that matter. DO
Contact us at +31 20 808 1225 or go to DAWNFOODS.COM
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