Supporting the journey to nature target-setting

Our assessment set out to provide a robust evidence base for Orkla to understand three things in particular:

1. The pressures it places on nature within its value chain – such as through water use, pollution and land use
2. The existing pressures placed on nature in its sourcing regions – for instance, limited water availability or high rates of land-use change
3. The condition and importance of biodiversity within these regions

To analyse these, we collected primary data from Orkla on commodities and countries of origin. We added robust secondary data on potential impacts and the state of nature and biodiversity in its raw material sourcing locations.

We then combined this information with insights on data availability and strategic significance to recommend priority commodities and sourcing locations.

“3Keel’s knowledge and expertise of the SBTN framework has been invaluable,” said Lars Lundahl, Environmental Manager at Orkla Foods Sverige & Orkla ASA. “Setting targets for nature begins with understanding the pressures exerted on nature by business operations. This is a challenging task for a company with a portfolio as diverse as Orkla.

“I’m pleased to say that 3Keel’s approach has not only been eminently practical, but has also enabled our ambition to properly get to grips with the nature-related impacts and risks in our value chain.”

The output

In line with Orkla’s aim to understand the nature-related impacts and risks in its value chain, we identified and recommended a subset of priority commodities and sourcing locations for nature target-setting and action.

We based this on the extent of the impact on the natural world, the potential for exposure to upstream risk in Orkla’s value chain, and the strategic significance to the organisation. While multiple considerations informed prioritisation, our final report indicated key drivers, enabling Orkla to understand the value-chain risks and impacts most important for them to tackle.