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Lely publishes first CSRD report

Creating the future of farming together

Jun 1911:00 AM

Today, we released our annual review over 2024. New this year is the chapter ‘Sustainability statements’: a first step towards being compliant with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. In the review, we reflect on the progress made on our strategic focus areas and key figures and we take a closer look on our environmental, social and governance initiatives.

Lely publishes first CSRD report

We close our books with gratitude towards all our customers worldwide who continued to trust us and invested in their farms through our solutions. We owe our license to operate to them and to the dedication and commitment of our Lely Centers and colleagues worldwide. In addition, we thank our partners, suppliers and other stakeholders for supporting us in any way possible in 2024.

Annual Report 2024

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Press3/18/2025

Lely introduces the Vector MFR Next: less work, more results

Maassluis, 18 March 2025 – Lely has launched the Vector MFR Next, the new mixing and feeding robot that takes robotic precision feeding to a higher level. The Vector MFR Next has a strong drive line and a frame with a loading capacity of up to 800kg. This provides a 35% increase in feed loading capacity compared to the previous generation, increasing the suitability for more farms. Front and rear lights provide extra visibility. The Vector provides dairy farmers with a versatile mixing and feeding solution to optimise their feeding strategy and save substantially on labour. With this new robot, the Vector MFR Next takes Lely another step further towards the Farm of the Future.

Press2/20/2025

Lely reports financials over 2024

Today, Lely presents its annual results for 2024: with a total sales of €857 million (2023: €888 million), in line with the more difficult dairy market.

News2/14/2025

Lely announces new partnerships to offset CO₂ emissions

Maassluis, 14 February 2025 – For the second year in a row, Lely is compensating the CO₂ emissions from its business operations and corporate travel. Following last year’s partnership with Acorn, Lely is now adding two new partners: Klim and Climate Partner. With these additions, Lely is taking further steps in its CO₂ offset program.

News1/4/2025

We trust our technology

Maassluis, 4 January 2025 – Today, Dutch newspaper the Volkskrant published an article on some widely known challenges surrounding the nitrogen challenge in general and emission-reducing techniques in particular. Our circular barn system Lely Sphere is featured in it.

News11/5/2024

Lely appoints Maartje Bouvy as new Chief Financial Officer

Maassluis, 5 November 2024 – Today, Lely announces the appointment of Maartje Bouvy as their new Chief Financial Officer. In her role at Lely, Bouvy will lead the Finance, Legal, PMO & Risk and Tax departments. Bouvy joins Lely per 11 November 2024.

Press9/10/2024

Lely Zeta: the start of a new chapter in dairy farming

Maassluis, September 10, 2024 - Today, Lely introduces Zeta: a revolutionary concept based on a strong vision for the future. By using cameras, LED lighting, Artificial Intelligence and smart algorithms, Zeta enables farmers to collect even more data to further improve animal welfare and farmer prosperity. With this visionary concept, Lely opens a new era in monitoring cows and barn operation.