Embracing Transformation in a Changing World

Integrated Report 2023

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How We  Create Value

Our strong financial, risk management and industrial profile allowed us to pursue LDC’s transformational growth strategy, embracing innovation and new technologies in our efforts to help shape a fair and sustainable future of food and agricultural production.

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Responsible Business

Our business lines continued to advance LDC’s growth strategy in 2023, reinforcing core merchandizing capabilities while moving further downstream and diversifying revenue streams, embracing innovation and technology to make strides for sustainability.

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Carbon Solutions

Continued to drive company-wide decarbonization initiatives and develop a high-quality carbon reduction project portfolio.

Coffee

Invested in origination reach and soluble coffee production, while implementing our five-year coffee sustainability strategy.

Cotton

Generated solid returns in a challenging context, supported by risk management expertise and a diverse origination network.

Global Markets

Maintained a healthy diversification of risk, while capturing profitable opportunities in several regions.

Grains & Oilseeds

Delivered strong business performance and progress toward more traceable and sustainable palm and soy value chains.

Freight

Grew and diversified our customer base, while making headway on our sustainable shipping journey.

Food & Feed Solutions

Built a new global team and core capabilities, while significantly broadening our market access.

Juice

Combined best-in-class industrial and agricultural performance with an expanded client base and enlarged geographical footprint.

Rice

Significantly increased participation in Asian rice flows, while doubling volumes of rice originated from South America.

Sugar

Improved profitability across all activities and substantially expanded our customer base.

ESG Strategy & Performance

Leveraging our leadership position, we continued to promote sustainability standards and practices, partnering actively with like-minded organizations and investing in innovations and technologies with the potential to help shape fair and sustainable food and agricultural systems.

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Environment

Company-wide action to reduce emissions, promote regenerative agriculture, preserve natural resources, reduce water consumption and waste sent to landfill, contributing to global climate goals.

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Social

Continued efforts to protect human and labor rights, support farming communities connected with our value chains, and promote a safe and inclusive workplace.

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Governance

Adoption of global sustainability policies and codes, and other actions supporting responsible sourcing and supply chain traceability.

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Financial Performance

In another year marked by complex market conditions, we continued to deliver solid financial and operating results in 2023.

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Net Sales

US$50.6 billion

US$59.9 billion for the year 2022

EBITDA

US$2,222 million