Sustainability Reports
Sustainability is not an end state; it is a continuous journey. Discover our latest sustainability report for 2023–2024, which outlines key milestones, challenges, and progress on our core topics.
Major Milestones in 2023-2024
Proud to be a B Corp
Becoming a B Corp in 2023 reflects our commitment to high environmental and social standards.
Redefining sugar sourcing with IP-SUISSE
Expanding our collaboration with IP-SUISSE sugar farmers, making Ricola the largest buyer of IP-SUISSE-certified sugar in Switzerland.
Aligned with Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2024 to align our climate goals with the Paris Agreement.
Read more: B Corp | IP-SUISSE | Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Six Core Topics
Our approach to sustainability consists of six core topics. Below is a snapshot of the progress we’ve made towards some targets in 2023 and 2024. Our sustainability efforts are an ongoing process that is constantly evolving. Our latest report provides a transparent overview of what we’ve achieved so far, the challenges we face, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.
Ricola's three ambition levels for our core topics: Lead, Compete, and Comply.
1. Agriculture
91% of our herbs met our agricultural principles in 2024. Learn more about the sourcing of our herbs, agricultural principles, and other raw materials, such as sugar.
2. Circularity
5.7% of our total production volume results in waste (mainly food waste but also packaging, etc.), read more about the steps we are taking to reduce waste here.
3. Packaging
85.6% of materials used in our packaging had sustainable characteristics in 2024, such as; recycled content, FSC certification, and bluemint® Steel. Learn more about our approach to reducing material consumption, increasing the use of responsible materials, and enhancing recyclability.
4. Climate
12% less greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 compared to 2022 – thanks to efforts in tackling Scope 3 emissions. Discover the adaptations we’re making to continue lowering emissions.
5. Water
9.9% less water used per 100kg of herbal drops in 2024 compared with 2023. See the efforts we’re taking to make every drop count here.
6. Supply Chain / Sourcing
98% of our raw materials come from Switzerland and Europe. Learn more about how we’re strengthening social and environmental responsibility across our supply chains.
Step by step
Shaping the path for tomorrow
We are B Corp!
Ricola is proud to be a certified B Corporation. This certification is proof of our high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Sourcing Sugar with IP-SUISSE
Since 1989, IP-SUISSE has defined guidelines for environmentally friendly farming in Switzerland, because its farmers – more than 18,500 – work towards strict ecological standards, which match Ricola’s own vision for environmentally friendly agriculture as outlined in our agricultural principles.
