ESG
ESG is not a marketing slogan for the Hodler Group, but a core pillar of our value creation and investment strategy.
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The global transition toward sustainable, responsible growth is inseparable from the transformation of the food and agriculture industry. Feeding 8 billion people requires a fundamental evolution in how we produce, process, and distribute food, an evolution that is inherently aligned with ESG principles.
Agriculture is not only compatible with ESG goals, it is one of the few sectors where environmental stewardship, social inclusion, and governance excellence are the key enablers of value creation.
Hodler’s strategy naturally channels private capital toward solutions that are economically scalable, socially inclusive, and environmentally resilient.
Performance-driven ESG approach
For us, ESG is not a communication message, but a fundamental investment and operating principle.
Our approach is pragmatic and performance-driven. We believe that responsible business practices and strong financial performance reinforce one another—particularly in the agri-food sector, where resource usage, local communities, and governance are closely interconnected.
In a sector characterized by fragmentation and limited digitalization, we focus on standardization, transparency, and measurable improvements, including renewable energy adoption, animal welfare standards, and digital traceability, thereby strengthening competitiveness and resilience.
Our ESG Focus Areas
Regional food security resilience
Rural development & shared prosperity
Succession governance
Clean energy transformation
Advancing regulatory compliance
Resource-efficient farming practices
ESG in Practice – Portfolio Examples
Operations fully powered by renewable energy, resulting in a 38% reduction in carbon footprint between 2023 and 2024.
Solar park installations generate 850 MWh of clean energy annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by 436 tons per year. The company also applies antibiotic-free production practices
A digital agriculture platform that tracks inputs, yields, and environmental impact in real time, supporting sustainability compliance in line with EU standards.