Cereal Docks is strengthening the integration of sustainability into its industrial model and is focusing on certified supply chains, traceability, and emissions reduction. The Vicenza-based group, active in primary agri-food processing, has presented its 2025 Sustainability Report, a document confirming that ESG issues are now an integral part of its Industrial Plan and corporate development strategies.
The company, which annually manages and processes approximately 3 million tons of agricultural raw materials, is strengthening its presence along the entire value chain, from agricultural procurement to final markets, with the aim of addressing critical issues related to geopolitical, climate, and energy.
Among the key findings is the involvement of 92% of Italian suppliers in sustainable and certified supply chains. Suppliers with environmental certification are also growing, reaching 16.662 (+13,5% compared to 2024), and those with social standards are increasing to 15.641 (+12,3%).
Regarding traceability, Cereal Docks has further developed systems compliant with the EUDR regulation, geolocating 154 hectares of agricultural land. The group also emphasizes its commitment to promoting regenerative agriculture practices and building partnerships with farmers to ensure quality, safety, and operational continuity of supplies.
The energy figures are also significant. In 2025, total consumption reached 815.446 MWh, growing in parallel with the expansion of production activities, while the share of energy from renewable sources rose to 19%. Scope 2 emissions, meanwhile, decreased by 48,8%, reaching 6.100 tons of CO₂.
Local projects include the 1,7-kilometer district heating network in Camisano Vicentino, which supplies five local facilities, including schools and a retirement home. The system, based on waste heat recovery and a high-efficiency power plant, achieves an average savings of 30% for the users involved and can reduce emissions by up to 65% when using certified vegetable oil.
The report also shows an increase in waste recovery, equal to 8.753 tons (+28,9%), confirming the group's focus on efficiency in production processes and resource optimization.
Having been a Benefit Corporation since 2021, Cereal Docks also includes an impact assessment based on 40 indicators from the School of Civil Economics. The score reaches 62 out of 100, in the medium-high range, with improvements in stakeholder relations, organizational well-being, and collaboration with local communities.
"The 2025 Sustainability Report confirms the progressive integration of ESG factors into Cereal Docks' Business Plan and operating model," stated President Mauro Fanin. "In an increasingly complex environment, integrating them strengthens our ability to assess risks and define development priorities."
