Together we go for better TEST
Sustainability
Our ambition? To be the most sustainable sauce manufacturer in the Netherlands. As a family business, we stand for the long term. Because true enjoyment can only happen when it goes hand in hand with a positive impact on people, communities, and the world around us. We believe that everything becomes even more delicious when it is done really well. Together, we strive for better. Every day. With a smile.
We proudly carry the B-Corp certificate, a recognition of our commitment to a better future. We focus on five key areas. This way, we know what we need to do, and you can hold us accountable. Curious how we add value for people, animals, and the environment? Feel free to send us a message via mvo@oliehoorn.nl
Energy & CO₂
Making the tastiest sauces takes energy. That’s why we’re taking clear steps to reduce our impact. We already use green electricity generated entirely from Dutch wind energy.
And we’re going further. We’re building what will become the most sustainable sauce factory in the Netherlands, expected to open in autumn 2026 and designed to run completely gas-free.
We also look closely at where our ingredients come from. Around 90% of our raw materials are sourced in Europe, helping us reduce transport distances and lower CO₂ emissions.
Our goals (TEST)
Near-term science-based targets have been approved!
We are taking ambitious and scientifically backed climate measures.
In November 2025, our near-term science-based targets will be approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- Oliehoorn is committed to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63.0% by 2035 compared to the base year 2023. Additionally, Oliehoorn commits to reducing absolute scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transport and distribution by 37.5% in the same period.
- Oliehoorn is committed to reducing absolute scope 3 FLAG emissions by 45.5% by 2035 compared to the base year 2023. Oliehoorn also commits to preventing deforestation within the key deforestation-sensitive raw materials, with December 31, 2025, as the target date.
These goals ensure that our climate measures are in line with the latest science and contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5
C. Our annual footprint can be found in the
Sustainability Report.
Packaging
In recent years, we’ve made big changes to our packaging. Our squeeze bottles are now made from more sustainable materials, and we’ve replaced the original cap with a more sustainable screw cap.
That took plenty of testing, refining and improving. Because at Oliehoorn, taste and quality always come first. And without the right packaging, we can’t guarantee either.
The good news? All that work paid off. Our squeeze bottles are now fully recyclable.
Every year, we fill around 1.5 million sauce buckets for all kinds of hospitality businesses and foodservice operations. Too often, these buckets end up in general waste. That’s why we’re working with our bucket supplier and Fire-Off! on a smarter solution.
Together, we’re taking an important first step towards a closed-loop system: collecting used buckets and turning them into new sauce buckets.
Raw materials
At Oliehoorn, we feel responsible for the whole chain, from the farmers who supply the eggs for our much-loved mayonnaises to the final plate. We believe we have an important role to play in improving conditions throughout that chain.
That is also why we work with a Green Partner certificate for our suppliers. Suppliers who meet the right standards can earn this certification, helping us support one another and move towards a more sustainable future together.
Making the most of every drop
No one likes to leave good sauce behind, whether it is the last bit in a bottle or what’s left in a sauce bucket. The same goes for us. That is why we take a close look at waste throughout our production process and keep working to reduce it wherever we can.
Of course, some waste is unavoidable during production, but we do everything we can to keep it to a minimum and reduce residual waste streams.
For foodservice professionals, there is also an easy way to waste less sauce in daily use. With our sauce dispensers and Oliehoorn sauce tap, you can make the most of every drop.
Take a look in our webshop or ask your representative for more information!
A great place to work
At Oliehoorn, our people come first. We work with passion, energy and the ambition to keep growing. That is why we believe it is important for our employees to challenge themselves, keep developing and have the right support to do so.
We are proud to have been recognised by Effectory as a World-class Workplace 2025-2026. This certification is awarded only to employers who score above average in employee feedback, engagement and workplace practices. It is something we are incredibly proud of.
