CONSCIOUS GOURMET ENTERTAINMENT
At DO & CO, our purpose goes beyond crafting extraordinary global experiences that delight and inspire; we also take pride in serving exceptional cuisine while nurturing the world through our commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Together, we envision a brighter, regenerative future – one sustainable culinary adventure at a time.
FROM STRATEGY TO ACTION
DO & CO‘S SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS
| 43% |
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of new hires are Female
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| 36% |
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Energy from renewable sources
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| 43% |
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recycling rate for non-hazardous waste
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| 14% |
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increase in total number of employees
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| 65% |
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of ingredients locally sourced
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| 53% |
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of activities EMS certified
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Actions and Progress
CONTINUAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT
The company is expanding its use of internationally certified management systems like ISO 14001 and ISO 22000. These third-party certifications provide structured processes to control environmental impact and food waste across production sites, while underpinning the company’s integrated approach to risk management, food safety, and sustainability.
Together with ongoing internal audits, customer reviews, and third-party certification processes, these frameworks guarantee consistent operational excellence and reinforce our dedication to global best practices.
DO & CO New Sustainable Sourcing Policy
The Sustainable Sourcing Policy establishes a structured framework for supplier requirements and due diligence across key sourcing categories and regions. It defines minimum standards for business conduct, labour practices, and regulatory compliance, supported by a risk-based approach to supplier assessment and monitoring. The policy introduces consistent criteria for evaluating supplier performance and integrates due diligence considerations into procurement processes. It also strengthens the collection and management of supplier data, including origin, certification status, and operational practices, to support traceability and informed decision-making across the business.
Created with the support and education provided by the non-profit organisation The Lever Foundation.
Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
In FY2025/2026, DO & CO completed its first full Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment across 22 selected operational sites and a value chain portfolio of 16 commodity and airport assets. For own operations, the assessment combines site-specific hazard exposure scores with unit-level vulnerability assessments to produce a net risk score for each location, scenario, and time horizon. The CRVA as a whole formed the basis for DO & CO’s first round of climate resilience analysis across both own operations and the value chain.
DO & CO | Beyond Supplier Due Diligence Programme
Project Beyond establishes a structured supplier due diligence approach across key agricultural commodities and high-risk sourcing regions. The initiative introduces risk-based supplier prioritization, policy compliance assessments, and integration of due diligence insights into procurement decisions. It also creates a centralized, verified supplier data system covering sustainability performance, certification status, geographic origin, and commodity classification.The objective is to enable improved traceability, data quality, and scalable due diligence across the business. Launch is planned for business year 2026/27.
EXPANDING REUSABLE TAKEAWAY PACKAGING
From the initial introduction at the SAP Garden Events Center in Munich, DO & CO has worked to reduce the use of single-use food serviceware by implementing reusable alternatives. The first project at SAP Garden achieved 85% reusable snack packaging and 100% reusable cups. This approach has now been expanded to DO & CO lunchrooms in Vienna, supported by the reusable packaging provider RECUP.
WE‘RE PROUD OF WHAT WE‘VE ACHIEVED AND EXCITED ABOUT OUR BIG GOALS
OUR 7 STRATEGIC
SUSTAINABILITY PILLARS
EmissionsNet Zero across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040 (SBTi-validated, 1.5°C-aligned) Absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction of 45% by 2030 (SBTi-validated; base year FY2022: 491,335 tCO₂e) Scope 3 FLAG emissions reduction of 35% by 2030 and 72% by 2040 (SBTi-validated) 70% of activities covered by ISO 14001-aligned Environmental Management Systems by 2030 100% renewable electricity in EU, UK, and Türkiye by 2030 Phase out fossil-fuelled logistics and catering vehicles in new purchases by 2030 |
WASTE & CIRCULARITY100% non-hazardous operational waste diverted from disposal pathways by 2030 Zero organic waste to landfill across 100% of global production sites by 2030 Eliminate single-use plastics across all global food service operations by 2028* (*where operationally viable) Implement paperless processes across operations Complete water risk modelling for 100% of primary operating facilities by 2028 Establish site-specific water recycling and conservation targets by 2030, based on 2028 risk models |
SUSTAINABLE SOURCINGSource meat and egg products only from gestation crate-free producers by 2030 Achieve 70% local sourcing of meat and vegetables by 2030 Scale vegetarian and carbon-optimised meal offerings by 33% by 2028 Achieve 100% geographic traceability of high-risk commodities (EUDR-compliant) by December 2026 Implement environmental profiling of 100% of primary fresh produce suppliers by 2028 Develop Nature Transition Plan addressing biodiversity, deforestation risk, and ecosystem dependencies |
CUSTOMER NUTRITION & WELL-BEINGCollaborate with customers to develop sustainable and responsible menus across all segments Scale vegetarian and carbon-optimised gourmet meal offerings by 33% relative to FY2022/23 baseline by 2028 Maintain rigorous food safety and allergen management standards across all operations Continue to excel across all food safety audits (ISO 22000 and equivalent) Promote diverse meal options, vegetarian, vegan, halal, allergen-adapted, as standard across all service formats |
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENTIncrease learning and development opportunities through the DO & CO Academy by 2030 Ensure 100% of employees covered by occupational health and safety management systems Maintain unadjusted gender pay gap below 5% globally by 2028 Monitor closely, investigate, and report on all discrimination and harassment cases (0 confirmed incidents in FY2025/26) Ensure transparency of all HR-related processes including pay, progression, and working conditions Expand collective bargaining coverage and social dialogue across all operating regions (currently 59% Group-wide) |
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & EQUITYZero tolerance policy on discrimination, modern slavery, and child labour across own operations and supply chain Achieve 50% women in executive and operational management positions by 2030 (currently 31% senior management) Maintain unadjusted gender pay gap below 5% globally by 2028 (currently 7.13%; target set FY2025/26) Recruit a representative share of minorities within the countries where we operate by 2030 Enforce Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Policy across all stages of employment: recruitment, development, promotion, and remuneration |
VALUE CHAIN TRANSPARENCY & GOVERNANCELaunch Project Beyond, global supply chain transparency and due diligence programme in FY2026/27 Achieve 100% geographic mapping of high-risk commodities (EUDR-compliant) by December 2026 Onboard all Tier-1 suppliers to revised Supplier Code of Conduct with compliance monitoring Integrate ESG criteria into all tender processes and supplier onboarding procedures Ensure whistleblowing and grievance mechanisms are accessible to all own employees and value chain workers Publish Climate Transition Plan and Nature Transition Plan by FY2026/27, covering full value chain decarbonisation pathway |
Looking Ahead
Climate Transition Plan
Translates SBTi targets into specific decarbonisation levers, investment pathways, and timelines across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
Publishing: FY2026/27
Project Beyond
Global supply chain transparency programme establishing Tier-1 supplier due diligence, primary Scope 3 data collection, and EUDR traceability.
Publishing: FY2026/27
Nature Transition Plan
Time-bound commitments on biodiversity, deforestation-risk commodities, and ecosystem dependencies across the upstream value chain.
Publishing: FY2026/27
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
Find out more about our sustainability efforts and ongoing commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
Our collaboration and committments
Overall Net-Zero Target
DO & CO AG commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2040 from a FY2022 base year.
Near-Term Targets
Energy & Industrial:
DO & CO AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year. DO & CO AG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 45% within
the same timeframe.
FLAG:
DO & CO AG commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 35% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year*. DO & CO AG also commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date of December 31, 2025 .
*The target includes FLAG emissions and removals.
Long-Term Targets
Energy & Industrial:
DO & CO AG commits to maintain at least 90% absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reductions from FY2030 through FY2040 from a FY2022 base year. DO & CO AG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2040 from a FY2022 base year.
FLAG:
DO & CO AG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 72% by FY2040 from a FY2022 base year*.
*The target includes FLAG emissions and removals.
published 27.12.24
Member of CIRA – Cercle Investor Relations Austria
Member of respACT – austrian business council for sustainable development