La Doria presents its 2024 sustainability report
Climate, supply chain, people, local communities: the tangible results of the Group’s sustainability strategy
- Nearly 7,500 tonnes of CO₂ avoided thanks to thermal and energy recovery (7,123 tCO₂ in 2023);
- 43.92% of energy needs met through self-generation (39.4% in 2023);
- 100% of purchased electricity from renewable sources;
- 98% of waste recovered;
- 585,648 tonnes of CO₂ emissions reduced through a rail transport agreement with GTS;
- CO₂ emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi);
- Continued participation in UNHCR’s “Welcome – Working for Refugee Integration” program;
- Gender equality certification obtained.
Angri (SA), 23 June 2025 – La Doria – a leading European group supplying long-shelf-life Italian private label specialties, including tomato products, ready-made sauces, and canned legumes – has published its 2024 Sustainability Report. The document outlines the Group’s actions and results aimed at creating shared value for all stakeholders through sustainability strategies and practices aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
“In 2024, we made significant progress toward sustainable and responsible growth. The validation of our emissions reduction targets by SBTi confirms the strength of our climate commitment. We continued to promote long-term value across the supply chain. But for us, sustainability goes beyond the environment and supply chain: we obtained gender equality certification, reinforcing our dedication to people who have chosen La Doria as their workplace of reference, and continued investing in inclusion projects with a positive impact in our communities. We believe a company’s success is also measured by its ability to create long-term shared value, by investing in people and creating opportunities for future generations. Social and environmental responsibility remains a key pillar of our strategy,” said Antonio Ferraioli, Chairman and CEO of La Doria.
Among other achievements in 2024, the Group’s CO₂ emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). La Doria is committed to reducing emissions across both its operations and supply chain, targeting a 46.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 32.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2031.
La Doria also renewed its commitment to the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, and improved its CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) rating from D to B, confirming growing attention to environmental performance.
Climate Change and Energy Management
La Doria’s climate efforts are realized not only through ISO 14001:2015 compliance at all production sites but also through investments in technology to cut waste and inefficiency, and increase the use of cleaner energy. The plants in Angri, Parma, Sarno, Fisciano, and the UK-based LDH subsidiary (Sproughton) are equipped with photovoltaic systems. Angri and Parma also feature high-efficiency cogeneration plants for electricity and steam production.
These actions enabled La Doria to self-generate 43.92% of its energy needs in 2024 (up from 39.4% in 2023). All purchased electricity comes from renewable sources. Additionally, the Sarno plant’s thermal power station was upgraded with two new high-efficiency steam generators.
In total, energy recovery led to a reduction of 7,467.83 tCO₂ in 2024, compared to 7,123 tCO₂ in 2023.
Packaging and Logistics
Environmental responsibility also extends to packaging. In 2024, La Doria produced 1.02 billion tinplate cans in-house (98.7% of its needs), avoiding third-party transport impacts. Also, 100% of corrugated cardboard and 72.5% of polyethylene used were from recycled sources.
Logistics is a strategic focus for minimizing environmental impact. The Group increased storage capacity at production sites to reduce external warehouse use. External facilities are within 10–17 km of plants. Local sourcing is prioritized, with 48% of raw material and 74% of service spending going to local suppliers.
The proximity to the ports of Naples and Salerno supports efficient international logistics and intermodal transport. In 2024, collaboration with GTS enabled a shift to rail, reducing CO₂ emissions by 585,648 tonnes.
Waste and Waste Reduction
La Doria’s environmental efforts include waste recovery: in 2024, 98% of generated waste was recovered.
The Group donates surplus products to charities addressing food insecurity and waste. It also works with farmers on precision agriculture projects to reduce water and pesticide use.
Circular economy projects include reuse of processing by-products: tomato peels and seeds (7,283,508 kg in 2024) are used in animal feed; fruit pits are used in confectionery or as biomass fuel.
Traceability and Supply Chain
Traceability is essential for La Doria, with full traceability from source to retailer for all product lines. Tomato products are even traceable to their specific cultivation lot.
The Group promotes ethical supply chain practices, working with grower organizations to uphold human rights and proper labor conditions. From 2023 to 2024, 77 field inspections and ethical audits were conducted by La Doria, clients, or third parties.
All tomatoes processed are mechanically harvested, ensuring faster, safer operations. In 2024, the company also promoted GLOBAL G.A.P. GRASP certification among tomato producer organizations.
La Doria also confirmed its Social Footprint certification for the tomato supply chain and Friend of the Earth certification for Italian tomatoes and chickpeas.
People and Communities
La Doria delivered 17,437 hours of training in 2024, underscoring its commitment to employee development.
The Group obtained gender equality certification and renewed its endorsement of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). To support employee welfare, La Doria awarded a €1,000 net holiday bonus at year-end and continues to offer flexible work arrangements, especially for mothers with young children.
La Doria also invests in the communities it operates in. The “Rosso d’Estate” program gives youth training and work experience during tomato season. The “Anna e Diodato Ferraioli” scholarships (10th edition in 2024) support employees’ children pursuing university or executive education.
For the second year, La Doria backed the Mus-e project by Mus-e Italia ETS, which offers art workshops to children, especially in underserved areas, to foster creativity and inclusion.
In 2024, the company renewed its support for UNHCR’s “Welcome – Working for Refugee Integration” program, employing 11 additional people on fixed-term contracts.
About La Doria S.p.A.
La Doria is a leading European group supplying long-shelf-life Italian private label specialties, including tomato products, ready-made sauces, and canned legumes. In 2024, it reported revenue of €1.277 billion, with over 93.3% from private label sales to major national and international retailers. In 2024, La Doria also began in-house production of dry pasta, previously limited to trading.
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