Vepo Cheese

Circularity | Climate | Strategy | Implementation

About the client

The Dutch way to say cheese’. Vepo Cheese is a traditional Dutch family business with nearly a century of experience in the cheese industry. The company matures, slices, and packages cheese for retail, food service, and industrial use. Vepo Cheese combines a broad traditional assortment with modern, efficient production methods and continues to innovate to meet changing market demands.

About the project

Vepo Cheese wanted insight into the impact of changing legislation on its operations and asked us to assist with a double materiality analysis and the structuring of internal data collection processes. The outcomes of the analysis served as the foundation for refining Vepo Cheese’s sustainability strategy, which we facilitated through working sessions. Additionally, we supported the company in data collection and CO₂ footprint calculations.

Activities

The double materiality analysis involved a combination of assessments, interviews, and workshops to evaluate the impact and financial materiality of ESG topics for Vepo Cheese. These topics were plotted in a materiality matrix and validated in close collaboration with the Vepo Cheese team.

We also supported the CSRD-related data collection process by identifying the required data points and developing a reporting manual to guide future data collection efforts. Together with Vepo Cheese, we created a data template to streamline the collection and consolidation of information across the organization.

Next, we realigned Vepo Cheese’s sustainability strategy through two working sessions with internal stakeholders. The first session focused on defining ambition levels for each material topic, while the second was dedicated to setting concrete goals and KPIs. Based on these outcomes, we developed action plans to implement initiatives per theme and achieve the defined objectives.

As a final step, we guided Vepo Cheese through the data collection and calculation of Scope 1, 2, and 3 CO₂ emissions. Through a two-round review process, we provided support on data formatting, scoping, completeness and reliability, methodology, and the use of emission factors. For each emission category, we offered tailored recommendations for improvement.

Results

Thanks to our approach, Vepo Cheese now has a solid double materiality analysis in place. With the reporting guide and tailored templates, the company can efficiently collect the right data internally—processes that are now fully embedded in the organization. Vepo Cheese also has a clear sustainability strategy to guide its efforts in the coming years. Finally, the company is now equipped to independently calculate its CO₂ footprint, based on the completed review and methodology.

“In a world where sustainability requirements and ESG criteria are constantly evolving, it’s crucial for a company to stay up-t0-date and maintain focus. With 2BHonest, we’ve found the right partner to bring structure to our sustainability journey.”

Marlou Bink-Verkleij
Director Marketing & Business

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