Sustainability
People are our key ingredient
As a truly international organisation, we are diverse, open and collaborative. We want everyone to feel valued - and that includes our employees, partners and customers.
Protecting finite resources
Today’s global environmental challenges are substantial and we’re ambitious in pursuing positive, long-term change by treating the planet and its resources respectfully.
Being a good neighbour
Across the world, our sites have close links with their local communities. Not only do we work in collaboration with our neighbours to manage the impact our operations may have on them, but we empower our businesses to support local charities and organisations.
From around our business
Good causes benefits from HS&E Recogition Programme
Each year, following our Health, Safety and Environment Awards, prize-winning individuals and teams are each given a sum of money to donate to a good cause.
A range of organisations and charities were selected by those involved based on their own communities, values and life experiences.
SPI Pharma partnership provides sustainable supply of vaccine adjuvants
Together with Q-Vant Biosciences, SPI Pharma are developing sustainable saponin extraction technology to create a scalable supply of highly effective vaccine adjuvants.
Previously, Q-21 saponins could only be produced by cutting down mature Quillaja trees. Q-Vant's proprietary saponin technology involves converting the biomass from branches and leaves into saponins and establishing plantations where the trees can be pruned at 5-year intervals.
Celebrating excellence in health, safety and environmental innovation and leadership
The winners of the annual Health, Safety & Environment Awards have been announced to recognise individuals and projects around the business which made improvements in this field.
2023 winners included a focus on carbon efficiencies at AB Enzymes, an effective poster campaign at Ohly and waste reductions at PGP.
Giving employees a helping hand with their qualifications
At ABF Ingredients, we believe that people are our key ingredient, and we actively promote opportunities to help individuals across our businesses reach their potential. One of the ways we do this is through the ABF Ingredients Study Sponsorship Programme, which facilitates access to higher-level education or training for those who haven’t had the time, support, or resources to pursue further education at other times in their lives.
ABF Ingredients introduces revised policies to reflect global sustainable thinking in 2023
As a conscientious and progressive group of businesses, ABF Ingredients regularly update our policies to align with current international standards and best practices. It’s a review that ensures our actions are industry-leading and effective.
Celebrating 10 years of industry-leading safety standards at PGP International
The PGP International site in Evansville, Indiana passed a significant safety milestone in 2023, with no ‘lost time’ safety incidents for ten years.
Ohly launches new carbon-neutral products
Ohly has introduced its first carbon-neutral ingredients for the food and bionutrients markets, alongside a commitment to run its Hamburg production site as net-zero by 2030.
2022 HSE award winners
The annual ABFI Health, Safety and Environment awards recognise innovation and individuals across ABFI’s businesses.
2022 winners included a 20-year veteran of innovation at AB Enzymes, a novel approach to hazard identification at PGPI and Ohly’s portfolio of carbon-neutral products.
AB Enzymes awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating
In 2022, AB Enzymes received the universally recognised and highly regarded EcoVadis PLATINUM medal for its corporate responsibility performance, placing AB Enzymes in the top 1% among similar businesses.