Arla Foods Consolidated Annual Report 2021

27 Arla Foods Consolidated Annual Report 2021 / Our sustainability journey / Stronger people - Our societal ambition STRONGER PEOPLE - OUR SOCIETAL AMBITION Contents III As one of the largest dairy producers in the world, we have multifaceted responsibility towards society. We provide nutritious and sustainable dairy products to millions around the world, which gives us a great chance and mandate to inspire healthy food habits. To cater to the needs of a growing population in certain emerging markets where we operate, we promote the development of the local dairy sector. We also take good care of our over 20,000 employees by providing them with safe and favourable work conditions and means for an adequate standard of living. 66 Sustainability is not just about reducing our climate impact. We have a large agenda, and sustainability is also about the people working for us in the entire value chain from farm to fork. We listen, we act and we try to lead by example in our industry. 99 Hanne Søndergaard, Chief Agriculture, Sustainability and Communications officer Health and nutrition Supporting communities Reducing sugar Since 2011, we have been making significant improvements to the health value of our products. For example, we have reduced the sugar content of various yoghurts and milk-based-beverages by up to 30 per cent. Nutrition criteria CALCIUM Our nutrition criteria are guiding the principles of new product development and recipe formulation for our branded products. Going the extra mile to distribute affordable nutrition Distributing affordable nutrition can be challenging in some markets. That is why, for example in Bangladesh, we teamed up with various partners to empower Bangladeshi micro-entrepreneurs to generate their own income, while distributing packs of Arla® Dano milk powder. International dairy development We work with local industry partners, NGOs and national governments to improve the dairy value chain through our knowledge of European farm management and dairy production practices. Caring for people Supporting better food habits Human rights Building on our Scandinavian heritage, we are committed to respecting human rights, promot- ing non-discrimination and ensuring it in our business around the world. Health and safety Our people are our strength, and it is our ambition to ensure that all people at Arla are safe at work. Recipe inspiration Our chefs & food experts have provided over 10,000 recipes to inspire healthy and nutritious meals for the whole family. Farm visits Our owners open up their farms every year to over 200,000 people visiting, so they can see where their food comes from. Educational activities Arla has many educational initiatives that aim to encourage a healthier relationship to food.

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