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MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE.

ECF.XETRA | Growing of cereals (except rice),, leguminous crops and oil seeds

MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE AG, formerly ECF Farmsaat AG, is a Germany-based holding company specializing in the agriculture sector. The company focuses on the cultivation, processing, and marketing of agricultural products, particularly in the areas of seeds, grains, and oilseeds. It operates through its sub...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE (ECF.XETRA) shows a mixed ethical record. The agricultural company is strategically expanding into defense tech, focusing on dual-use start-ups (drones, AI), backed by a €3.19 million capital increase. Critics point to this shift and reported lack of ethical safeguards as misaligned with 'No War, No Weapons' values. Environmentally, MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE reported 3,153,046 tCO₂e Scope 3 emissions in 2023, but targets net-zero by 2040. Energy use fell 28% in Q4 2022. Its ECF Farmsystems subsidiary uses aquaponics, cutting fresh water by 50% and CO₂ by 60.3%. Waste recycling is 78% at logistics platforms. For health, fair pay, animal welfare, and other ethical areas, information is largely unavailable.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons-60
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-20
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-40
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE AG against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. The articles either discuss general industry trends without company-specific attribution, or they focus on financial and operational aspects unrelated to health outcomes. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Mountain Alliance AG is an agriculture holding company focused on cultivation, processing, and marketing of agricultural products, including seeds, grains, and oilseeds. Its core business activities do not involve offering lending, deposit, or other consumer financial services.

1
Therefore, all KPIs related to fair money and economic opportunity, which are designed for financial institutions, are not applicable to the company's operations.
2

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No specific, quantitative evidence was found in the provided articles for MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE AG (ECF.XETRA) regarding any of the Fair Pay & Worker Respect KPIs. The articles discuss general agricultural labor management

1
, state-level labor policies in the U.S.
2
, and the broader implications of agricultural technology on farm labor
3
, but do not provide company-specific data for ECF.XETRA.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No specific quantitative data or relevant information regarding Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing for MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE AG was found in the provided articles.

1
The company's 2023 annual report explicitly states that no data related to these key metrics was available.
2

Honest & Fair Business

0

No specific, concrete data points related to the ethical value of "Honest & Fair Business" were found in the provided articles. Information regarding regulatory fines, transparency index scores, whistleblower policies, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy, complaint resolution times, board conflict of interest, anti-corruption policies, or third-party verification of ethical claims is not present.

1

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

-60

Mountain Alliance AG is increasing its strategic focus on the defense technology sector, specifically on dual-use start-ups in areas like drone, satellite, cybersecurity, and AI technologies.

1
This indicates a significant commitment to dual-use R&D. The company's board includes investment experts from the defense industry, but there is no evidence of board-level oversight mechanisms for these defense activities.
2

Planet-Friendly Business

-20

In 2022, the company's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were 7,458 tCO₂e.

1
This represents a 53% reduction from 2021 (15,829 tCO₂e).
2
For waste management, 59% of waste was diverted from landfill in France in 2022, and 70% of waste was recycled across all-brand warehouses in France.
3
The ECF Asia-Pacific headquarters and logistics hub in Brisbane received a 5 Green Star certification in 2018.
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The company reported no environmental compliance violations in 2021. In 2021, water consumption in France was 2,023 m³ with a turnover of €305M, resulting in 6.63 m³ per $1M revenue (using $1M = €1M for calculation).
5

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific, quantitative, or qualitative data regarding ECF.XETRA's performance on any of the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' KPIs was found in the provided articles.

1
The articles discuss general DEI metrics, Indigenous rights issues for multinational enterprises, or unrelated youth development programs, without providing company-specific evidence for ECF.XETRA.
2

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-40

The company reports a waste recycling rate of 78% for the group, excluding energy recovery.

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It has implemented numerous waste reduction initiatives, including waste sorting at logistics platforms, efforts to reduce packaging size and material use, replacing packaging materials with more sustainable alternatives, a 30% increase in recycled glass in 2022, 49% paperless invoices at Chomette, and 480 dematerialized contracts in 2022.
2
For hazardous waste, the company generated 3 tons in France in 2022, a reduction from 16 tons in 2021, and states compliance with environmental regulations.
3
The company has not reported any waste disposal violations in the past three years.
4
However, specific waste reduction targets with detailed timelines are not provided.
5
A supplier charter from 2007 includes environmental respect, and 84% of suppliers have signed an anti-modern slavery charter.
6
The company provides basic disposal information on most products and packaging.

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