Climate Change Data

Lucta, S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:186,134 tCO2eq
Scope 1 Emissions:3,448 tCO2eq
Scope 2 Emissions:2,450 tCO2eq
Scope 3 Emissions:180,236 tCO2eq
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:22,968,329 kWh
Water Consumption:102,008 m3
Waste Generated:2,859 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Biodiversity
  • Circular economy
  • Employee well-being
  • Responsible supply chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 1%
  • Reduced water consumption by 2%
  • Reduced waste generation by 7%
  • Reduced scope 1 and 2 emissions by 1% compared to 2021
  • Recovered 83% of waste generated
  • EcoVadis Platinum medal (awarded to only 1% of evaluated companies)

Social Achievements

  • Launched Lucta & Your Wellbeing program
  • Reduced work-related accident rate by 40%
  • 53% success rate in employee smoking cessation program (Lucta Spain)
  • Provided personal finance mentoring to employees (Lucta Mexico)

Governance Achievements

  • Improved CDP score for climate change (from D to B-)
  • Implemented the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations
  • Established an Equality Plan at Lucta Spain
  • Updated Whistleblowing Channel

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-Zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 (from 2021 baseline)
  • Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 (from 2021 baseline)
  • 100% renewable electricity by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • Possible shortage of raw materials
  • Growing consumer awareness of environmental issues
  • Possible water supply restrictions
  • Extreme climate events increasing energy demands
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Agile response to new demands and markets
  • Implemented small-scale water efficiency projects (Lucta Spain)
  • Improved energy efficiency

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 70 suppliers assessed using a supplier self-assessment tool (67% of total purchase volume at Lucta Spain)

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritization of direct sourcing
  • Supplier self-assessment tool for QHSE and sustainability
  • Commitment to ethical principles

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Shortage of raw materials due to extreme weather
  • Water supply restrictions
  • Increased energy demands due to extreme events
Transition Risks
  • Changes in consumer purchasing decisions
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Development of sustainable products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: EcoVadis Platinum, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, FAMI-QS, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RSPO, CCPAE Organic, Sedex, Responsible Care, GMP+B3

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 17
  • SDG 9

Lucta's actions align with these SDGs through initiatives related to health and well-being, reduced inequalities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, partnerships for the goals, and industry, innovation, and infrastructure.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Luctanox (natural antioxidants)
  • LuctaCaps Pure® (sustainable and biodegradable fragrance micro-encapsulation)
  • New palatability agents free of animal-based ingredients

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Platinum medal