Standing together for an environmentally friendly
and just world
We are committed to ethical practices in food production and consciously refrain from using bio-alcohol. Our focus is on sustainable land use and the consideration of social impacts in order to avoid ecological crises and social imbalances.
Land use and food security
For ethical reasons, we deliberately refrain from using bioalcohol in our products. This is because cultivation, the associated land use and the resulting ecological effects have a direct impact on our climate, but also on people's lives, which in turn can lead to crises and displacement.
Competition for arable land
The cultivation of energy crops for bioethanol competes with food production, which leads to a shortage and increase in food prices, especially in developing countries.
Displacement of forests and natural landscapes
Forests are often cleared and natural landscapes destroyed for the cultivation of energy crops, resulting in deforestation and the loss of biodiversity.
Limited usable space
The limited amount of global arable land is in competition with the production of fuel, animal feed and food. Wars, pandemics and climate change are exacerbating food shortages and causing prices to rise further.
Social impact
The cultivation of energy crops has far-reaching effects on various aspects of our world. Both social and environmental issues are at the forefront. Such projects can have far-reaching consequences for communities and working conditions, which can lead to social tensions and imbalances. The wide-ranging effects on the social fabric require careful consideration and assessment.
Land grabbing and conflicts
The cultivation of energy crops can lead to land grabs that displace small farmers and indigenous communities and cause social conflict and injustice.
Working conditions
Poor working conditions often prevail on plantations for energy crops, increasing the risk of exploitation and human rights violations.
Hunger and malnutrition
Almost three quarters of a billion people suffer from hunger. At the same time, 700,000 tonnes of wheat are processed annually in Germany's largest bioethanol plant. This could feed 4.8 million starving people.
Access to water
The high demand for water for energy crops places an additional burden on regions with water shortages, while around two billion people worldwide have no reliable access to clean water.