IMACE Best Practice Examples 7 June 2016

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IMACE is the voice of the European margarine andspread producers. It represents more than 70% ofthe European sector. For decades, the associationhas led industry efforts towards nutritionalimprovements. IMACE focuses on continuousimprovement and communication in the areas ofnutrition, sustainability, information to consumers andfood safety. 01

IntroductionThe Best Practice case studies showcase real-life examples of OF BESTprojects by IMACE members to protect the environment,improve working conditions and make healthy living easier.Collected to raise awareness of how the margarine sector iscontributing to sustainability and to encourage otherorganisations to take action, the case studies highlight inspiringEXAMPLESsocial and environmental initiatives.The Best Practice examples are divided into three categories,PRACTICEbased on the triple bottom line accounting framework: people,planet and prosperity.Covering a variety of topics, the examples range frominvestments in education and renewable energy, to schemes tofund healthier living activities. 02

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 02CASE STUDIES 051. PEOPLE EXAMPLES OF BEST 061. 1 kroner to a heart cause “en krone til hjertesaken”2. PLANET 08 PRACTICE1. Investing in alternative energy to reduce manufacturing emissions2. Using hydroelectric energy 103. PROSPERITY 11 1. The Vandemoortele Centre for Lipid Science and Technology 03

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1 kroner to a heart cause ‘en krone tilhjertesaken’Website: www.Mills.no IntroductionContact Information Norwegian food producer Mills wants to make it easier for current and future generations to enjoy food that is tasty and healthy. To this end, thePaul Aitkenhead company introduced the ‘Vita’ product range, developed based on+47 90 52 46 07 research into the effect of ingredients such as fatty acids on [email protected] cholesterol levels.Marte Gjeitung Byfuglien The research not only led to the development of a healthy product range, [email protected] also resulted in the creation of a funding scheme called ‘en kr til hjertesaken’. Under the scheme, researchers or grassroots projects can apply for grants to support activities that help to make Norwegians healthier. Mills funds the scheme by collecting 1 kr from every tub of Proaktiv margarine sold. Approach The scheme is designed to support disease prevention activities and research, prioritising projects focusing on heart-healthy diets. To receive funding, projects need to contribute to helping people live healthier lives, as well as following nutritional guidelines established by the Norwegian authorities. At the end of each year, a committee within Mills decides which applications will receive funding. In 2015, the total fund amounted to 650,000 NOK (€70,000). 06

ResultsIn 2015, the scheme supported the following projects:• Fibre and diabetes at Aker hospital: Associate Professor Anne Marie Aas studied how fibre can have a beneficial effect on intestinal bacteria and how this affects patients with diabetes. The project was particularly interesting because blood sugar levels are relevant for the prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD)• «Stork»-children, Oslo University: Professor Kirsten Holven studied the effect of high cholesterol levels in pregnant women on the development of heart disease in children later in life• Healthy diets at sporting events: The project by Høken sports club Andøya Norway increased awareness of the benefits of a healthy diet and physical activity. The target group for the project was people responsible for preparing and serving food at sports events 06

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Investing in alternative energy to reducemanufacturing emissionsWebsite: www.csmbakerysolutions.com/ IntroductionContact Information CSM Bakery Solutions is an international leader in the baking industry, producing a broad range of products for customers in over 100 countries.Anna Blitz The CSM factory in Crema, Italy manufactures bakery ingredients, including+1 770 724 8447 fats and oils. Recently, a combined heat and power (CHP) plant [email protected] installed at the factory, which will reduce manufacturing emissions by ~65% by the end of 2017. Approach All thermal power plants emit heat during the production of electricity. This heat is often wasted into the atmosphere, because most utility-owned power plants focus on only electricity generation. A CHP plant on the other hand, captures the waste heat and uses it to create steam or hot water, a process normally achieved with a separate boiler. The CHP process allows a plant to source electricity and generate thermal energy more efficiently. Prior to the installation of the CHP plant, Crema undertook at range of initiatives aimed using energy more efficiency. These resulted in a 20% reduction in energy consumption per unit of production and avoided the need to install a larger CHP plant. 08

Approach A key lesson from this project was that the CHP installation would have been more cost effective if completed at the end ofCrema’s energy-saving initiatives can be categorised as follows: the thermic year. This would have ensured the most efficient use of the CHP, lowering idle costs and ensuring the project1. Reducing energy losses: heat recovery from condensate, fixing steam leaks benefited from an energy balance associated with most heat/lowest power.2. Preventing redundancies: channelling heat loss into non- conditioned spaces3. Investments: in windows and the boiler4. Education/training: on energy efficiencyThe CHP plant at Crema utilises natural gas as the fuel source.It has a capacity of 2.6 MW, generating ~1 MW of electricity and~1.2 MW of recoverable thermal energy, resulting in anefficiency of approximately 84%.Results:By meeting the majority of the factory’s electricity needs usingthe CHP plant instead of buying electricity from the grid, it isexpected that the factory will achieve a 65% reduction inemissions associated with the manufacturing processes. Inaddition, the project is expected to result in a 35% reduction innet utility costs and has an internal rate of return (IRR) of 84%and payback of 1.2 years. 09

Using hydroelectric energy Introduction Bunge produces bottled oils, margarines, mayonnaises, flours and bakery products. In 2008, Bunge acquired margarine manufacturer Walter Rau, a German company founded in 1903. Dedicated to improving the global agribusiness and food production chain, Bunge aims to meet the needs of people today and tomorrow, while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. For Bunge and its subsidiaries, sustainability is both a social challenge and responsibility. It requires long-term resource protection and a continuous increase in energy efficiency. The principle of sustainability also entails the fair treatment ofemployees, customers, suppliers, business partners and consumers, as well as the protection of the environment. Four sustainability pillars underpin Bunge’s business activities:Website: www.walter-rau.de 1. Sustainable agricultural supply chain: Promoting biodiversity protection, human rights and sustainable practices on the farmContact Information 2. Climate change: Understanding and promoting adaptation andChristina Kasselmann resilience across Bunge operations and in the agricultural sector more+495424 – 366 352 [email protected] m 3. Resource management: Reducing Bunge’s water, waste, energy &Edouard Casala greenhouse gas (GHG) footprints+32 2 235 05 45edouard.casala@bun ge.c o m 4. Transparency & governance: Continually enhancing organisational oversight and public reporting 10

Approach KlimaINVEST Green Concepts invests in climate protection projects, renewable energy and sustainable forest conservation,Conscious of the fact that conventional energy sources are finite as well as issuing green power certificates of origin for theand contribute to climate change, Bunge’s senior management hydropower used by Bunge.team decided to make renewable energy a core element of thecompany’s environmental policy. As a result, since 2011, Bunge Resultshas been using hydropower, an emission-free energy sourcewhich avoids the use of fossil fuels and nuclear fuel rods and The switch to hydropower did not require any structuraldoes not produce any waste. modifications or use of other resources. The collaboration with KlimaINVEST Green Concepts GmbH proceeded smoothly andHydropower takes advantage of gravity and the water cycle, will continue. The use of eco-electricity means additional costsharnessing the power of moving water to generate electricity. It for Bunge of 0.04 ct / kWh (in 2015) relative to other electricityworks by converting the potential energy stored in a body of sources.water at a given height into kinetic energy, which is used to turn aturbine and create electricity. The conversion efficiency of a Next Stepshydroelectric plant is over over 90%. Bunge will continue to maintain and support the use of renewable electricity. In addition to the use of renewable energy, theBunge’s switch to hydropower was lead by the company’s sustainable use of energy is given high priority in Bunge. In thetechnical department and carried out in collaboration with future, Bunge will continue to keep working to identify andKlimaINVEST Green Concepts GmbH, a leading German implement energy-saving measures.sustainability-agency.“By using renewable energy, we can significantly improveour environmental footprint. We will thus make animportant contribution to climate protection.” 11

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The Vandemoortele Centre forLipid Science and Technology1 Introduction Vandemoortele believes that education is a fundamental driver of strong Website: www.vandemoortele.com and vibrant communities. The Vandemoortele Centre for Lipid Science and Contact Information Technology was established in April 2012 as a result of a scientific collaboration between Vandemoortele Lipids N.V. and the Laboratory of An Saveyn Food Technology & Engineering at the University of Ghent. It is headed by +32 9 242 45 45 Prof. Dr. Ir. Koen Dewettinck. [email protected] André De Laporte As a leading European food group, Vandemoortele focusses on two +32 5 133 21 31 activities: margarines, culinary oils & fats and frozen bakery Products. andre.delaporte@van de moo rtele.co m Approach Led by Prof Ashok R. Patel, the Vandemoortele Centre aims to improve our understanding of edible soft matter systems such as emulsions and structured oils. Vandemoortele’s vision is to develop tasty products and solutions, thus ‘Shaping a Tasty Future’. Fats play a crucial role in a healthy and well-balanced diet. Many food applications require solid fats to obtain the desired texture and feel. Although fats remain solid due to a high Saturated Fatty Acids (SFA) content, replacing SFA by Unsaturated Fatty Acids (UFA) is an important way to improve our health. 11

Lowering the SFA content of lipid-based food products, while Businesses have an important role to play and can supportnot altering structure, taste and functionality is no easy task. students to develop a strong network, better understand social and industrial needs and learn how to work together in teams.Students at the Centre can count on Vandemoortele’s R&Dexperts for guidance and feedback. Having access to an By connecting with the academia, Vandemoortele is helpingindustrial ‘Bakery’ division, which represents three percent of students, while also benefitting from a better understanding theVandemoortele’s turnover, also lends credibility to the Centre’s fast evolving world of science.research. Next StepsEvery year, the best thesis is rewarded with the ‘VandemoorteleHealth Food Award’. When students later choose to pursue a Vandemoortele is committed to investing in young talent.PhD, Vandemoortele continues its dedicated and personal Current research at the Vandemoortele Centre is focusing onapproach with doctoral researchers. Vandemoortele is proud novel ways to stabilise emulsions, on food-grade beeswax as anthat the Centre is operating at the cutting edge of scientific alternative to palm oil and on how modern margarines and fatdiscovery. spreads can contribute towards meeting dietary guidelines relating to fat intake.Results:For Vandemoortele, education means more than simply going toschool. It means providing students with learning opportunities,access to technology, inspirational role models and recognisingand helping them to achieve their personal ambitions.“Investing in young talent provides the best return forsociety and for industry” 12

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