Ventus Ingeniería S.A, Ventus Colombia S.A.S, Ventus Construcciones S.A
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:38,978 kWh (office); 304,267 l (machinery fuel)
Water Consumption:2,950 m3
Waste Generated:Variable, see report for details
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Human Capital Development
- Employees Safety and Health
- Waste Management
- Natural Resources Efficiency
- Ethics and Compliance
- Economic Growth
- Service Quality
- Supply Chain Management
- Handling Dialogue with Interest Groups
- Renewable Energy
- Climate Action
- Community Development
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 55% waste recycling in solar park construction and 30% in civil works.
- Reduced fuel consumption in vehicles by implementing fuel efficiency measures (10.6 km/l).
- Implemented water conservation strategies in solar panel cleaning using robots, reducing water consumption.
- Planted 130 native species, projecting 156.25 tons of CO2 eq capture.
- No fines or sanctions due to environmental breaches.
Social Achievements
- Incorporated 1,001 new collaborators (207% increase from 2022), with 95% hired locally.
- 47% of staff are women (22% operational, 47% office).
- Provided 19,872 training hours.
- Zero major accidents among collaborators and subcontractors.
- 86% of employees stated they would not change companies for similar salary and hiring conditions.
- Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives (prepaid medicine, flexible hours, study leave, etc.).
- Achieved a customer satisfaction index of 4.4 (out of 5).
Governance Achievements
- Developed Ventus Sustainability Policy.
- Developed a Business Ethics and Transparency Program (PTEE) to prevent bribery.
- Established an Ethics Committee.
- Implemented a risk management process using Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
- Achieved ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 certifications.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Compliance with deadlines (lowest score in customer satisfaction survey).
- Inadequate storage conditions causing loss of recyclable materials in one project.
- Traditional labor dynamics in construction sector resulting in lower female representation in operational roles.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous improvement efforts to meet deadlines.
- Comprehensive action plan to improve materials storage practices.
- Strategies to expand female participation in operational roles, including flexible job profiles and outreach through public employment services.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual review of almost 1,300 suppliers (87% national, 13% international).
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance with internal requirements, codes of conduct, and quality, safety, and environmental policies.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001, ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 17
Ventus' operations contribute to these SDGs through renewable energy projects, local employment generation, skills development, responsible resource management, climate action, and partnerships.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed