Saica Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1.89 million tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1.571.428 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:326.849 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:16% of total energy consumed
Total Energy Consumption:29.7 million GJ
Water Consumption:24,298,649 m3
Waste Generated:1,150,403 tonnes
Carbon Intensity:0.326 tCO2e/t for recycled paper production
ESG Focus Areas
- Circular Economy
- Climate Change
- Safety
- Employee Development
- Sustainable Procurement
- Water Management
- Waste Management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 71% at Venizel plant through biomass boiler
- 89% reduction in natural gas consumption at Venizel plant
- 83% waste recovery rate
- Recycled 11,506 tonnes of LDPE in 2019
- Launched Green Heart packaging with 45% recycled LDPE
- Developed Monoflex recyclable packaging
Social Achievements
- Increased staff by over 10% compared to 2017
- 59% of management positions filled through internal promotion
- Implemented Saica H&S Framework, reducing safety index to 22.6 in 2019
- Launched Graduate Expert Program
- Reviewed Leadership Program
Governance Achievements
- Implemented Saica H&S Framework
- Created Ethics and Legal Compliance Committee
- Received 6 complaints in 2019, all investigated
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Climate neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions
- Increase renewable energy consumption
Short-term Goals:
- Zero Waste to Landfill by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change
- Scarcity of natural resources
- Technological disruption
- Increased consumer demand for sustainable packaging
- Need to reduce waste sent to landfill
Mitigation Strategies
- Investment in renewable energy sources (biomass boiler)
- Implementation of circular economy model
- Development of sustainable products and processes
- Improved waste management practices
- Commitment to Zero Waste to Landfill by 2024
- Improved supply chain efficiency
- Saica H&S Framework implementation
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics and Legal Compliance
- Sustainable purchasing decisions
- Supplier management policies
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016, Core option)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
- SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Saica's strategy aligns with these SDGs through initiatives such as renewable energy use, waste reduction, water management, employee safety and development, and sustainable product development.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Nature Kraft paper
- Infinite range of paper
- Hidrosaica paper
- Green Heart packaging
- Monoflex packaging
Awards & Recognition
- City of Zaragoza Gold Medal
- Prix Pyrénées Award
- Government of Aragon Environmental Award
- ECMA Platinum Award
- FlexTech International Print & Innovations Award
- Lean & Green Award
- Starpack Awards
- Flexostars Award