Quality through care,
discipline and craftsmanship
how we operate
As one team
At De Paauw, the bakery, transport and technical departments operate as a single unit. We plan meticulously, make decisions based on data and resolve problems at source. Not as separate departments, but as a single team working towards a common goal.
Operational Excellence
Products that are just right in terms of taste, appearance and availability
For us, innovation isn’t just a project. We manufacture more intelligently, plan more effectively and are constantly seeking ways to improve. Modern machinery combined with traditional craftsmanship: that’s how we deliver quality at scale.
At Bakkerij de Paauw, we believe that those who keep innovating will continue to be successful
IFS Food 2026
SBTi approval 2026
Quality & certification
High standards, now and in the future
At De Paauw, quality is the result of attention to detail, discipline and repeatable processes. We have our quality systems audited annually and work with expert partners who keep us on our toes.
Sustainability ambitions
Driven by craftsmanship, teamwork and the ambition to improve every day
Transport
–20% in transport kilometres
Smarter transport starts with conscious choices throughout the supply chain.
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-50% CO2 in 2031
Halvering van onze uitstoot in de eigen operatie.
water consumption
–25% reduction in water consumption by 2030
Water is a precious resource. We are actively working to reduce our consumption.
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-50% CO2 in 2031
Halvering van onze uitstoot in de eigen operatie.
Waste & circularity
100% recyclable packaging by 2026
As close as possible to a high-quality repurposing
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-20% transport kilometers
Slimmere routes, minder ritten, dezelfde betrouwbaarheid.
CO₂ in the supply chain
–10% reduction in CO₂ intensity by 2030
Sustainability doesn’t stop at our own four walls.
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-20% transport kilometers
Slimmere routes, minder ritten, dezelfde betrouwbaarheid.
food waste
-50% food waste by 2030
Every product that isn’t wasted counts.
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-20% transport kilometers
Slimmere routes, minder ritten, dezelfde betrouwbaarheid.
Energy ambition
–30% reduction in energy consumption per product by 2030
Less energy per product, greater impact per choice.
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-20% transport kilometers
Slimmere routes, minder ritten, dezelfde betrouwbaarheid.
CO₂ emissions
–50% by 2031
We are working towards a specific reduction of 2,330 tonnes of CO₂.
