Sustainability Report 2020
Sustainability
is
our priority
Our entire business model is designed to be as sustainable as possible. We are constantly working to achieve our sustainability goals. This applies to the production and selection of ingredients, logistics, our supply chain and even the choice of packaging or the avoidance of waste production. We are on the way to a zero-emission strategy and complete reduction of food waste. We also aim to use 100 % recyclable or reusable packaging.
We help you achieve your sustainability goals
Discover our top findings
of the
sustainability report
Green House Emissions
If you choose HelloFreshGO, you can save up to 85 kg of CO2 per month. That's the equivalent of one month's CO2 emissions from driving a car.
Sustainable Packaging
Only 5 g of plastic is consumed per meal. This compares to 35 g for take-away meals and 36 g for a home-cooked meal.
Lower Food Waste
With our products, you waste less than 10 % of food, compared to private households (23 %) or restaurants (44 %).
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Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
We compared the consumption of our meals with deliveries from a restaurant, once a weekday, over a whole month – and the greenhouse gas emissions were much lower: per person, the equivalent of 85 kg of CO2 was saved per month. The reasons:
- We have a 25 % shorter supply chain process.
- We prepare food in higher quantities and hence less energy consumption.
- We reduce commuting times drastically for employees, saving fuel and energy.
Less green house emissions, faster delivery
Sustainable supply
chain
management
Only 4 steps are needed in the supply chain to guarantee the best possible freshness of our products while minimizing the impact on the environment
Less plastic, more recycling
Sustainable packaging
- "With Halopack, HelloFreshGO improved on its plastic waste reduction from 70 % to 90 %."
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Partnering with responsible suppliers
Sustainable Sourcing
By working with sustainable, locally-based food partners, we save 30 tonnes of CO2 per year through an efficient logistical process.
TONY’S CHOCOLONELY actively fights against
slave labour by focussing on long-term
partnerships with farmers’ cooperatives, helping
with professionalization, paying higher prices to
cocoa farmers, investing in agricultural knowledge
and training to improve farm productivity and
guaranteeing the traceability of cocoa.
LunchVegaz offers convenient additive-free ready
meals that are 100% vegan and organic.
HaselHerz produces Chocolate bars that are
100% organic & 100% vegan. They are committed
to protecting the last free-living orangutans,
preserving the biodiversity of the rainforests
and protecting the climate. With a total of 6 cents
from each sold item, they support the non-profit
association “Orang-Utans in Not” and the initiative
“Aktionsbündnis Regenwald statt Palmöl”.
Jouis Nour produces 100% hand-made, organic
small salads, desserts, and breakfasts using local
ingredients from Brandenburg. Jouis Nour packages
its food in 100% recyclable plastic.
Another step towards zero-emissions
Reduced food waste
Food waste with HelloFreshGO is significantly lower (less than 10 %) than when cooking at home (approx. 23 %) or eating out at restaurants (approx. 44 %). One of the main reasons is the consumer-optimized portioning of HelloFreshGO meals.
- With smart data-driven demand planning we ensure that the amount of food in our fridges is directly proportional to the amount consumed.
- We offer consumer optimized portions.
- Whenever possible, HelloFreshGO works with social institutions and food banks to donate food excess to those in need.
Learn about our journey
The roadmap ahead
Striving towards zero emission, zero food waste, and sustainable packaging is part of our mission and commitments as we look forward to becoming CO2 neutral. Below is a summary of some key focus areas and developments that we are investing in.
5 Initiatives and 3 Goals
Here is a glimpse of our plan and how each initiative aligns with each desired sustainable goal.
Last Mile Eco-Excellence
We plan to start switching to e-mobility within the next 5 years.
Carbon-Footprint Offsetting
We will offer the option to offset carbon emissions, 50 % paid by ourselves, and 50 % by our clients.
Regional and Seasonal Products
Our focus is on increasing regional and seasonal products to meet sustainable sourcing goals.
Smart Fridge
Platform Innovations
Packaging Innovations
We aim to keep improving the sustainability of our packaging by adopting the greatest innovations.
Download the full report
The full HelloFreshGO Sustainability Report contains a more detailed overview of the facts and figures highlighted on this page.