Sustainability

As an industrial company, we use various technologies to provide our customers with citrus products of the highest quality. Sustainability is one of our guiding principles. For us, economic activity and social and environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive. We are aware of the importance of carefully controlling risks to our environment. Therefore, we act as follows:

• 100 % of the electricity used is sourced from green electricity.
• 30 % of the heating power is produced using a vegetable oil burner. This is powered by naturally renewable raw materials.
• More than 50 % of the heating systems are powered by residual heat from our production facilities.
• Our own solar power system enables us to generate 150 MWh of electricity annually and save around 60 tons of CO2.
• A modern and energy-saving lighting system is used in the storage and production rooms.
• An energy management system with programs for the further development of energy-saving technologies is in operation.
• MCI shares climate-related data as part of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
• Organically produced and certified raw materials are naturally part of our product portfolio (GfRS).
• We are working together with the neighboring local communities on a regional reforestation program to establish new forest areas.

As one of the world's processors of essential citrus oils, we work with suppliers all over the world. We have established close collaborations and partnerships with large and small producers. We are convinced that cooperation in a partnership is important in order to keep sight of sustainability alongside the ever-increasing demands for quality and consistency.

We expect our suppliers and service providers to comply with the ethical and social requirements of the ETI Base Code.

Our company is registered with Sedex and works with the SAI Platform.

• 100 % of our suppliers and service providers are monitored for compliance with the ETI Base Code standard.
• We source 60 % of our raw materials from sustainably managed plantations.
• 3 % of our raw materials come from Fair-Trade-certified plantations.

As a family-owned company with production and storage facilities in Europe and America, we are aware of the potential impact of our business activities on people and the environment. That is why respect and integrity towards our employees, our local communities, and the people throughout our supply chain are among our core values.

For us, sustainability is not only about responsible resource management but also about social commitment. This year, we decided to forgo Christmas gifts for our customers and partners and instead support a school in Kenya.

With our donation, we help create better educational opportunities for children, giving them a chance for a brighter future.