Sustainability

Preserving all the goodness and purity of fruit and vegetables, without unhealthy additives—that is what we at COROOS work on with passion every day. We do this through responsible production, based on innovative techniques and circular principles, without harmful impact on the living environment of people and animals.

At COROOS, sustainability applies to the entire operation. In the areas of cultivation, raw materials, energy and water use, production and packaging, choices are made that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals* (SDGs). For COROOS, six SDGs in particular serve as the compass for a sustainable and socially responsible business.

We act from the awareness that we must be able to pass on our companies—and the world we live in—to future generations without burden. This long-term vision is also reflected in building lasting relationships with our suppliers and employees, which we highly value. COROOS presents sustainability in a transparent and clear way—without many words, but with ambition. In this area as well, we aim to be among Europe’s leading companies.

Sustainable development goals

100% green electricity since 2023 through a partnership with Zeeuwind.

Sinds 1 januari 2023 neemt COROOS groene stroom af van Coöperatie Zeeuwind. Zeeuwind en COROOS zijn hiervoor een langdurige samenwerking aangegaan die bestaat uit de benodigde megawatts voor beide vestigingen en een gezamenlijke verdere verkenning van initiatieven rondom hernieuwbare energie.

6,389 tonnes of CO₂ reduction across Scope 1, 2 and 3 since the 2022 baseline year.

For the coming years, we have set targets to reduce CO₂ emissions to up to -50% by 2030.

COROOS received the Bronze sustainability certification for 2025 from the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating.

Energy-saving measures implemented

Including smart LED lighting, pipe insulation, energy-efficient motors, etc.

Grid connection in Kapelle upgraded

to enable increased use of green electricity and reduced reliance on natural gas.

16% reduction in water consumption per tonne of product produced since 2018.

At COROOS, we use a significant amount of water. We use water to wash our products, to heat or cool them, and as an ingredient in some of our products—for example, the small amount of liquid in a jar of peas or green beans.

To achieve this water reduction, we have been working since 2020 on around ten initiatives aimed at using water more efficiently in specific areas of our factory.

23% of the water used is available for reuse

 

Through a pilot project in the Kapelle region, this water is made available to local farmers. The “reuse of process water in agriculture” project is used to combat salinisation and to provide farmers with fresh water, in collaboration with the water authority, the municipality, local farmers and the province.

COROOS collaborates with PAKT and The Banana Factory.

for reusable packaging systems and for processing rejected bananas into banana purée as an ingredient for further use in food products, respectively.

New pouch packaging and cardboard sleeves

result in 12% less plastic film. Reducing the thickness of the can packaging has led to a reduction of approximately 10% to 24% for certain can formats.