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Protecting and promoting one of the last calcareous grasslands (grasslands that grow in limestone soil) in the north of the French Aisne department: this is the objective of the partnership agreement signed this morning by Nicolas SALIGNON, director of the Tereos sugar factory and distillery in Origny, and Christophe Lépine, President of the Conservatoire des Espaces Naturels des Hauts de France, in the presence of the mayors of Origny, Neuvillette, and Thenelles.
Under this agreement, Tereos is entrusting the Conservatoire des Espaces Naturels des Hauts de France with the ecological management of a 2.6-hectare plot of land located within the Origny site in the “Montagne de Neuvillette” area for a period of 10 years.This area, which is home to one of the last dry grasslands in northern Aisne as well as several species of fauna and flora of interest, will be the subject of a dedicated ecological management plan.
This local action illustrates the first pillar of Tereos' CSR commitments: “Cultivate our connection with Nature and territories” in particular by preserving natural resources and biodiversity.
 
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Tereos has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with Avantium, a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, with the aim of accelerating the industrial production of PEF (polyethylene furanoate), Avantium’s high-performance polymer that is 100% renewable and recyclable, marketed under the brand name releaf®.
Releaf® is made from plant-based raw materials and can be used in a wide range of applications, including food and beverage packaging, cosmetic packaging, fashion, and industrial fibers.
This alliance brings together Avantium, the inventor of releaf®, Tereos, a leader in the processing of plant-based raw materials, and LVMH GAÏA, the scientific and environmental R&D division of LVMH Louis Vuitton-Moët Hennessy, the global luxury leader. It is a pioneering initiative for the development of bio-based plastics derived from plant resources, contributing to the transition away from fossil-based plastics.
“We are proud to strengthen our collaboration with LVMH and Avantium. Tereos has made strong commitments for regenerative agriculture and decarbonization from the field to finished products, which are reflected in our Cultivate Net Zero customer offer. Today, our partnership marks a new step in the development of sustainable solutions for green chemistry markets.” — Olivier Leducq, CEO of Tereos.
To learn more, download the press release.

As a major player in agriculture and industry, Tereos reaffirms the strength of its cooperative model, the robustness of its industrial performance, and its continued commitment to implementing its sustainable growth initiatives. In 2024-25, our cooperative group will stay the course and continue to pursue its structural transformation plan with determination, in the interests of competitiveness, our cooperative members, and environmental transition.
 
To learn more about our activities, responsible commitments, and future projects, download our 2024-25 annual report.

Driven by its purpose - Cultivating a shared future for the Earth and People by meeting essential daily needs - the Tereos cooperative group processes plant raw materials (beet, wheat, corn, sugar cane, alfalfa) and supplies essential commodities such as sugar, ethanol, alcohol and starch products.
 
Every day, Tereos is everywhere in our lives, meeting the essential needs of our daily lives.

On Thursday September 5, 2024, the foundation stone was laid at the Origny-Sainte-Benoite (02) sugar refinery-distillery site for a Solid Recovered Fuels (SRF) boiler plant, the only one of its kind in the Hauts-de-France region. From 2027, this future facility will enable 40% of fossil gas consumption to be replaced by energy generated from non-hazardous waste.
This boiler facility will process non-hazardous, non-recycled waste (wood, paper, cardboard, plastics, foam, etc.), most of which is currently landfilled. The benefits of this installation are many: contributing to a more sustainable industry, optimizing the waste recovery circuit, reinforcing the competitiveness of the Origny-Sainte-Benoite site.
 
“The decision to install this SRF boiler facility at our Origny-Sainte-Benoite site bears witness to our cooperative's commitment to transforming its energy approach. It is in line with our decarbonization approach, which aims to reduce our carbon emissions in Europe by 65% by 2032, and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Leading this ecological transition is essential if we are to rethink a sovereign model that creates value for our cooperative members, meets the needs of our customers and helps the territories in which we operate to meet their environmental challenges.” - Olivier Leducq, Managing Director

“All our targets have been achieved, making Tereos a healthy cooperative that does what it says and says what it does. Not only have we returned to growth, but it is now part of a long-term cycle”. Gérard Clay, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
With record revenues of €7.14 billion, up 9% vs. previous year, Tereos has demonstrated the resilience of its business model and the relevance of its sustainable development strategy. Day after day at Tereos, we cultivate the future.
Find out more about our activities and our responsible commitments in our 2023-2024 annual report.

A look back at 3 years of efforts undertaken as part of a transformation strategy that is now bearing fruit.
Our financial performance has set a new record, and we can look to the future with confidence and boldness.
You can also read our harvest reports and the key actions we have taken over the past year to provide a distinct response to the environmental changes we are seeing in our fields, the new expectations of our customers and consumers, and the social challenges represented by employment, safety at work and diversity.

Message from Tereos following the judgment rendered by the Court of Lille on 12 January 2023 concerning the incident at the Escaudœuvres site in April 2020
"We have taken note of the Court's decision, which followed the Prosecutor's recommendations, except for restoration as it did not sentence Tereos France to do so under penalty. The Court therefore considered that Tereos had already undertaken actions to restore the environment.
However, it is regrettable that the Court did not consider the elements put forward by the defence regarding the unique and unprecedented nature of this incident, and the multiple causality and chain of responsibilities.
We will analyse and examine this decision to determine the next actions to be taken or not."

[SPANISH VERSION BELOW] The distinction is a recognition of the organization's commitment to social responsibility and sustainability and is the result of the work of years by all the people who take part in Tereos.
The actions carried out by Tereos-Zaragoza during the past year are included in our "Sustainability Report 2021" This report contains interesting information: it includes contributions from all departments and gives a complete global vision about our contribution to the society and the environment.

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Tereos cuenta con el Sello de Responsabilidad Social de Aragón. La distinción supone un reconocimiento del compromiso de la organización con la responsabilidad social y sostenibilidad y es el resultado del trabajo durante años por parte de todas las personas que formamos Tereos.
Las acciones realizadas por Tereos- Zaragoza durante el año pasado se recogen en nuestra “Memoria de Sostenibilidad 2021” Esta memoria contiene información interesante: incluye contribuciones de todos los departamentos y da una visión global bastante completa sobre nuestra aportación a la sociedad y medioambiente.

Progress report on the Group's strategy to build a culture of performance.
Tereos' annual report for 2021/22 was distributed to the elected cooperative members during the Group's General Meeting, on June 23. It provides a review of the past year for the Group's Sugar & Renewables Europe, Starches & Sweeteners, and Sugar & Renewables International business units. It also sets out the strategic orientations for the coming year: a commercial strategy that favors value over volume, operational and industrial excellence, and the simplification of our organisations.

Spotlight on the measures implemented at Tereos in support of Ukrainian refugees
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last February, nearly 11 million civilians have already been displaced to escape the assaults. Towns and villages have been completely or partially destroyed. Faced with this critical humanitarian situation, an outpouring of global solidarity immediately took hold - the Tereos Business Units closest to the theaters of operation also reacted. 

The Group donates sugar and hydroalcoholic gel 

At the request of the Hauts-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), the Tereos Sugar France factory in Artenay donated 2 pallets of Béghin-Say sugar sticks. They were first stored near Origny-Sainte-Benoite, on a dedicated platform. All kinds of foods are kept there before being sent to Poland where they will be distributed to Ukrainian refugees. 
Eight pallets of sugar were also donated to the SOLAAL association, which specializes in coordinating donations from the agricultural and food sectors to food aid associations. The redistribution of our sugar will be done in France, via SOLAAL, at the Red Cross, Food Banks or Restos du Cœur. 

In addition, in response to a need expressed by the French National Civil Protection Federation, the Group donated 320 liters of Gel Hydro by Tereos©. Most of this disinfectant gel is intended for Ukrainian refugee camps in Poland, but a small part will be redistributed in France, to reception centers for Ukrainian refugees. 
Employees provide food and necessities 
Same dynamic in the Czech Republic, at Tereos TTD. “Following the call from the municipality of Mladá Boleslav, a town located a few kilometers from our factory in Dobrovice , we collected infant food, first aid kits, blankets and sleeping bags, as well as hygiene products and clothing ,” says Jakub Hradiský , the local communication and CSR manager. In addition, the BU donated sugar, disinfectant, and medical equipment. These donations will be divided between Ukraine and Czech Republic. 

Hosting a family at one of our sites in France 
Finally, when 35,000 Ukrainian refugees had already arrived on French soil, in mid-April, the management of the Boiry site decided to welcome a family who had fled the bombardments. Specifically, it is housed in a vacant house within the factory walls. This “director's house” has individual access and now accommodates 6 people: 1 mother and her 4 children, as well as her nephew. Two people should join them soon, but are still held back in Ukraine. This action was carried out hand in hand with the association Svoboda Ukraine, located in Behagnies (62121), 10km from Boiry. 

To address current environmental and societal challenges, Tereos is consolidating its circular economy model by reviewing the use of its agricultural raw materials and the waste coming from them.
Due to economic and demographic shifts, our society is facing significant challenges: the depletion of fossil resources (coal, oil and natural gas), the fight against global warming (which involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions, among other things), and high consumer expectations for healthier and more sustainable products. Plant chemistry provides several ways in which we can address these challenges. Explanations.