Düpmann Vegetable Processing – Responsibility

Our contribution to the environment

Jane Goodall once said, “Every day, we can decide anew what kind of impact we want to have on this world!” We have decided to take environmental protection and resource efficiency into account in as many aspects as possible—in all new construction and renovation projects, in production, and in our technical operations—and to implement these measures step by step.

As early as the 2009 renovations in Marienfeld, we opted for heat recovery from the refrigeration and compressor systems; a photovoltaic system is installed on the roof. These factors were also key criteria for the new building in Borgholzhausen.

Since the mid-1990s, we have made the use of reusable containers a priority. Our fleet is continuously being modernized to meet the latest technical standards. Our most advanced trucks already comply with the strict Euro 6e standard, and we plan to gradually replace older vehicles. Our truck drivers are actively involved in adopting a resource-efficient driving style.

Our in-house mechanical engineering department takes into account the potential reuse of individual components in a modular design right from the development stage.

In our production process, we ensure a high level of raw material utilization: Suitable vegetable trimmings are specifically reused in other cut patterns. Any surplus produce that is still suitable for consumption is donated to food banks or given to our employees.

When it comes to preventing and recycling waste, we consistently follow the principles of the circular economy throughout the entire process: reduce – recycle – remanufacture – reuse

You can find this and other interesting information in our latest report here: “Corporate Guidelines and Report on Environmental and Social Responsibility.”

 

 

European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD):

This is where Europe invests in rural areas

 

Funding is provided for an investment in the processing and marketing of agricultural products (M 4.2) as part of the

NRW Rural Areas Program 2014-2020

with the participation of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the Federal Republic of Germany as part of the joint task "Improvement of the agricultural structure and coastal protection" (GAK).

The projects are supported with funding from the European Union.