Lieken has significantly reduced CO₂e emissions from harvested wheat used in their popular Golden Toasties across the entire production chain.
In collaboration with SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH, Agravis Ost GmbH & CO. KG, Veravis GmbH, Mitteldeutsche Landwirtschaftsbetriebe, and Roland Mills Ost GmbH & Co. KG, Lieken Brot und Backwaren GmbH has achieved a major milestone in climate protection.
Using an internally developed tool verified according to ISO 14067 standards, VERAVIS GmbH calculated the carbon footprint of wheat products "from field to fork." The carbon footprint of the harvested wheat for Golden Toasties was reduced by 41% compared to the reference scenario (urea of European origin without nitrification inhibitors).
Innovative nitrogen fertilizers from SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH actively contribute to climate protection. The use of biomethane alone reduces CO₂e emissions during production by 90% compared to standard fertilizers. In addition, nitrous oxide emissions in the field are reduced by up to 60% thanks to the included nitrification inhibitor. This is an outstanding result, especially considering that nitrous oxide is 273 times more harmful to the climate than CO₂.
Further CO₂e emission reductions are achieved by using green electricity in the production of baked goods.
The success of this pilot project demonstrates the great potential for broader implementation in the near future, allowing us to meet the goals for a greener Europe and protect our planet.