Our Responsibility
Sustainability is embedded in Reinhart's culture
Reinhart has been a key player in the agricultural commodities business for 235 years. We cover the very beginning of a global value chain that touches on all main markets.
Sustainability is embedded in our culture perhaps due to our intimate relationship to cotton as a natural fiber and various other agricultural products. We discuss global weather conditions, such as hurricanes in the U.S. or the monsoon season in India, and how these events may affect the crops and qualities in the field. We analyze the competitiveness of our products against competing products. And we reflect on how a natural product remains competitive and the first choice for retailers and end consumers.
We understand sustainability as our effort to remain competitive without restricting the opportunities for future generations. Our vision is a sustainable and fair value chain from production to consumption. The underlying strategic directive is what we refer to as "Reinhart Sustainable Impact".
As a truly global player we are active in many countries, some of which are difficult to operate in. We recognize that as a merchant who acts as an intermediary between suppliers and buyers, we may not always be able to exercise a significant influence over the activities of others, and sometimes we are confronted with conflicting requirements. However, this never serves as an excuse to fail in our commitment to good business conduct and good corporate citizenship in a global context. We always seek to honor internationally recognized principles of responsible corporate governance within the realm of the resources that are available to us.
Reinhart's Materiality Matrix
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Learn about Reinhart Corporate Responsibility and the Sustainability-Linked Loan in our latest report.
