How we keep our standards high

How we do business is just as important as success itself, and high standards of behavior are fundamental to the values and culture of ofi. That’s why working in an ethical, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable way is embedded in every aspect of our business. The standards we expect are set out in the Code of Conduct and other specific policies covering all elements of our operations.

Code of Conduct

Anti-bribery

Countering corruption

Our Anti-bribery and Corruption (ABC) Policy reflects our commitment to uphold local and international law, and make sure our employees act with integrity.

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Whistleblowing

Speak Out!

You must speak out if you are made aware of, suspect, or see any serious wrongdoing or violation of out Code of Conduct, ofi policies and/or applicable laws. The Speak Out! System allows you to report anonymously and confidentially. ofi will not retaliate against any person who reports their concerns in good faith.

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Fair Employment

Respecting human rights

We work hard to make sure all employees are treated with dignity and fairness, and that their rights are respected. Our Fair Employment Policy is in full compliance with the conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and United Nations Global Compact’s (UNGC) guiding principles .

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Supplier Principles

The ofi Supplier Principles

At ofi, upholding high standards of behavior and conducting business in an ethical, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable manner is integral to our continued success. We also expect our suppliers to also embrace responsible workplace practices which are communicated in the ofi Supplier Principles.

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Human Rights & Labor

Respecting human rights

As a large, global company we have a responsibility to make sure human rights are respected in all parts of our business.

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Protecting the data and information of others

Our Privacy Policy sets out how we safeguard people’s information.

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Living Landscapes

Producing and sourcing sustainable ingredients

The Living Landscapes Policy supports a ‘Net-Positive’ approach to sustainable development in agricultural supply chains and landscape management. The co-existence of prosperous farmers and food systems, with thriving communities and healthy ecosystems, with the aim of putting more back into food and farming systems than is taken out.

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PCF Code

Producing and sourcing sustainable ingredients

The Plantations, Concessions and Farms (PCF) Code defines the process and standards for managing the environmental and social requirements of acquisitions and new and existing upstream developments across the entire project lifecycle. It is applied in conjunction with the Living Landscapes Policy.

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Animal Welfare

Producing and sourcing sustainable ingredients

We fully support high animal welfare standards. These include not only good health, but mental wellbeing and the ability of animals to exhibit species-specific behaviour.

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Agri Supplier Code

Producing and sourcing sustainable ingredients

We aim to build long-term relationships with suppliers based on responsible business practices and trust. The Agri Supplier Code sets out our expectations to support our goal to purchase raw materials and products produced in a manner that is socially responsible, economically profitable and environmentally sustainable.

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Responsible marketing

Our approach to marketing is in line with our high standards of business ethics.

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GMO

Genetically Modified Organisms(GMOs)

Olam supports a science-based approach to Genetically Modified Organisms.

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Sourcing palm oil responsibly

Our dairy and specialty fats businesses procure palm oil from third parties. We are committed to the RSPO standard, protection of High Conservation Value forests and ecosystems, High Carbon Stock forests, peatland, and improving the livelihood of rural communities across the palm oil we source.

Read our Responsible Sourcing Palm Oil Policy here.

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Press Release Dec 19, 2024

ofi's cocoa business ‘raises regenerative agriculture ambition’ with new 2030 targets

ofi (olam food ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients and food solutions, is further enhancing efforts to tackle deforestation and drive regenerative agriculture by achieving seven landscape partnerships and bringing over a million hectares under regenerative agriculture by 2030.

These new targets align with ofi’s company-wide Choices for Change strategy and will be further boosted by the cocoa business’ tree carbon stock target of 15 million trees by 2030, converting as many farms as possible to agroforestry.

This announcement coincides with the release of ofi’s 2023 Cocoa Compass Impact Report, which shares the latest sustainability progress from across its cocoa supply chain and builds on the steps taken to protect and restore cocoa landscapes.

Regenerative agriculture highlights since the launch of the Cocoa Compass in 2018 include:

8.9 million trees distributed for agroforestry programs by ofi cocoa, working with customers and partners
57,000 hectares of land rehabilitated globally
970,000 farmers trained in Good Agricultural Practices

Articles Dec 5, 2024

Partnerships for more inclusive coffee communities

Promoting gender equality and inclusion has always been a core component of ofi’s sustainability programs to help women and other underrepresented groups realize their potential. Our approach is centred around identifying opportunities for better inclusion of women and youth in farming communities and providing tailored support designed to build confidence, motivation and financial autonomy.

This is why, as part of our Coffee LENS ambition we’ve set dedicated targets to deliver livelihood support to 60,000 women and 15,000 youth by 2030. Our origin teams are running impactful partnerships with our customers to create positive change in coffee communities and deliver our mutual goals.

Articles Dec 5, 2024

A living landscape partnership promoting sustainable forest management in Côte d’Ivoire

The Cavally region in Côte d’Ivoire, one of the country’s main forested areas and home to protected areas such as the Taï National Park (UNESCO), has lost more than 80% of its forest cover in the last decades which has been mainly attributed to coffee and cocoa production. In January 2023, ofi launched a three-year ‘Sustainable Forest Management’ program with IDH and customer JDE Peets, to conserve forest resources and promote sustainable coffee production in the region, referred to as the “ecological lung of Côte d’Ivoire” by the 4th vice-president of the Cavally Regional Council. At a time when coffee production is reviving in the region in response to higher global prices, the partnership is working to reduce pressure on the Taï National Park and Cavally nature reserve while improving incomes in the surrounding communities.

“At JDE Peet’s, we are committed to fostering a sustainable future for coffee by embracing origin diversity and strengthening our footprint in Africa. This project in the Cavally region is a significant step towards protecting vital ecosystems like the Taï National Park while promoting sustainable coffee production. By working together with our partners, we aim to create an environment where both nature and communities can thrive for generations to come.” - Judith de Boer, Global Green Coffee Partnership Program Lead, JDE Peet’s

The partnership is focused on sustainable agricultural production and social inclusion and in its first year delivered:

25,000 shade trees to mark farm boundaries, reforestation and creation of agroforestry systems.
Training to ~3,400 farmers on good agricultural practices integrated farm management, water protection, ecosystem conservation, and forest protection through 18 ‘trained trainers’
52 forest stewards from trained youths to contribute to the protection and preservation of the classified forest through patrols
Entrepreneurial opportunities for 750 women through establishing 20 Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) and training on creating biochar from cherry husks for additional income and firewood replacement
950,000 coffee saplings distributed to 2,800 farmers to contribute to the renewal of aging coffee farms.

“The main objective of the project is to ensure that the revival of coffee production in the Cavally region does not come at the expense of the forest cover and sustainable development, as it happened in the past. We are particularly delighted that this resonates with a partner like ofi ” - Matthew Spencer, IDH Global Director, Landscapes

This project is contributing to ofi’s overarching target to establish 20 living landscape partnerships across our global supply chains by 2030, with 6 of these established in coffee supply chains, as set out in our Coffee LENS strategy.