Together towards natural
Ambitious targets for 2030
Bold action needs bold targets
For Oterra, success isn’t just about financial performance – it’s about achieving sustainable, high-quality growth while driving meaningful outcomes for people and planet. Our approach is grounded in science, guided by data, and informed by local expertise. Every action is designed to make our business stronger while protecting the ecosystems we rely on.
We have built a solid foundation: reducing GHG emissions, forging impactful partnerships, and advancing responsible sourcing practices. For 2030 we have set ambitious targets across the categories of Nature, Climate, and People.
Each target is a step toward a more resilient, transparent, and sustainable company - one that thrives because it respects natural systems and invests in the people who make our business possible.
Deep dive into our 2030 Sustainability Strategy
Our focus areas
Climate action
Our climate targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) who has classified Oterra’s scope 1 and 2 target ambition as being in line with the ambitious 1.5-degree trajectory, which is currently the most ambitious designation available through the SBTi process. Our Scope 3 target is aligned with the well below 2 degrees scenario. Our targets are set on an absolute basis, which means reducing total impact even if the business is growing.
No deforestation
In 2026, in line with the requirements under the SBTi FLAG Guidance, we are formalizing our No Deforestation commitment. Traceability and long-term supplier relationships have always been central to how we operate; now we are strengthening due diligence in high-risk sourcing areas and setting clearer expectations for suppliers in our agricultural value chain.
Water stewardship
Water scarcity is a growing global challenge - and a material risk for a business dependent on both agricultural production and manufacturing processes. We track water intensity at all production sites (m³ per tonne of semi-finished and finished goods) and have committed to improving water efficiency by 10% by 2030.
Health and Safety
Oterra is committed to ensuring a safe, accident-free environment for all employees, contractors, and subcontractors. Oterra is focused on building a systematic and structured approach to risk management and safety culture.
Supporting our ecosystems
We are developing a Biodiversity and Natural Capital Policy to articulate our commitments and approach across our value chain and launching engagement initiatives to build understanding and awareness among employees. We recognize that our environmental impact extends beyond climate and land use. Biodiversity underpins the stability of ecosystems we rely on, and we have a responsibility to help protect it.
Reusing waste to add value and circularity
The extraction and production of natural colors generates biomass byproducts that we use as resources. They are repurposed as compost, animal feed, substrates for biogas generation, or sold for use in other industries. By monitoring all byproduct streams, we continue to promote circularity and create value for both Oterra and our partners.