Product responsibility
Excellence in Food is not only based on our craftsmanship, recipes and production processes, but also on the raw materials we use.
The area of product responsibility covers two main topics: “Sustainable raw materials and animal welfare” and “Product safety and health benefits”. You can find here our ambitions within these topics and further information on our activities.
Material topic: Sustainable raw materials and animal welfare
We use high-quality raw materials for the production of our food. Respect for farm animals as well as responsible breeding, husbandry and slaughtering methods are fundamental to our corporate culture and these principles must also be embraced by the suppliers we do business with, in Switzerland and abroad. It is of central importance for us to know the origin of all raw materials. We care about the ecological and social conditions of their production which we strive to influence positively.
One of our activities
Sustainable supply chain management
Our Supplier Code of Conduct is an integral part of the General Terms and Conditions of Purchase. It defines ethical, ecological and social minimum requirements for our suppliers and is based on the fundamental values of ethical conduct, open communication and responsibility. The code covers the areas of ethical business conduct, human and labor rights, climate and environmental protection as well as governance and management systems and takes into account relevant topics based on industry affiliation, legal requirements of Switzerland and the EU, as well as international guidelines such as the ILO core labor standards and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Material topic: Product safety and health benefits
ORIOR attaches great importance to product safety and ensures that our food meets the highest safety standards. At the same time, we promote the well-being of consumers through healthy, high-quality food. In addition to complying with legal requirements, ingredients are carefully selected and optimized to ensure a healthy nutritional offering.
One of our activities
Promoting healthy eating
We are continuously optimising our recipes from a nutritional point of view, reducing the amount of fat, salt and sugar, as well as avoiding the use of artificial additives whenever possible. In the area of manufacturing methods, we are also improving our processes to ensure that valuable nutrients and vitamins from the raw materials are preserved in the final product.
Environmental responsibility
We are well aware of our environmental impact. Astute management of resources is a top priority at the Group level and at every centre of competence.
Social responsibility
Dedicated and entrepreneurial employees who make things happen, conduct themselves respectfully and assume responsibility are key to our success. We are committed to good working conditions, and providing attractive job and development opportunities.
Governance
Good corporate governance is key to the success of our company, as it promotes transparency, responsibility and ethical behaviour. This strengthens the trust of our stakeholders and promotes long-term stability for the company.
Sustainability at ORIOR
“The ORIOR Responsibility” is part of our core business and the prerequisite for Excellence in Food.
Sustainability Report
Inform yourself about relevant facts and figures in our newest Sustainability Report.
News from the sustainability front
Find out more about the projects and measures currently being implemented by the ORIOR competence centres in the areas of product responsibility, environmental responsibility and social responsibility.