Climate Change Data

Colombina S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:46,550 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:14,877 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:8,211 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:23,462 tCO2e (estimated based on text)
Water Consumption:917,717 m3

ESG Focus Areas

  • Balance Ecológico (Environmental Balance)
  • Desarrollo Social (Social Development)
  • Fomento de Competitividad (Competitiveness Development)
  • Nuestros Colaboradores (Our Employees)
  • Transparencia y Nutrición (Transparency and Nutrition)
  • Eficiencia Económica y Crecimiento Continuo (Economic Efficiency and Continuous Growth)

Environmental Achievements

  • Colombina del Cauca plant obtained the Zero Waste System certification in the GOLD category.
  • Reduced crude oil consumption by 89% and coal consumption by 25% compared to the previous year.
  • Achieved a 16% reduction in carbon footprint (Scopes 1 and 2) compared to the 2015 baseline.
  • 72% waste recovery rate.
  • Implemented the integral model of industrial surpluses in the cookie, candy, and preserves plants.

Social Achievements

  • Recognized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for implementing a salary equity model.
  • Obtained the Equipares Gold Seal for Labor Equity.
  • Invested more than COP$4.6 billion in social development.
  • 732 beneficiaries participated in social programs.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve 30% utilization of packaging by 2030 (Vision 30/30).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption by 3% by 2023 (compared to 2015 baseline).
  • Achieve 75% waste recovery by 2023.
  • Have 68 certified suppliers by 2023.
  • Have 90 Big Brother suppliers by 2023.
  • 100% of production plants to have at least one management system certification by 2023.
  • Average training hours per employee greater than or equal to 37 hours per year by 2023.
  • Accident rate of 6.5% by 2023.
  • 8.5% of company sales from products launched in the last two years by 2023.
  • 20% of direct clients using online company services by 2023.
  • Sales of COP$3 trillion by 2023.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 19% by 2023 (compared to 2015 baseline).

Environmental Challenges

  • Growth in water consumption due to modernization projects in La Paila and CAPSA plants.
  • Technical emergency in La Paila plant's boiler operation affecting energy efficiency.
  • High level of indebtedness among some employees.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Modernization of water purification systems and adjustments to the water recirculation system.
  • Investment project for boiler replacement in La Paila plant.
  • Implementation of the "Mi Bienestar Financiero" program to provide financial education and support to employees.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 136 suppliers evaluated with the Sistema B tool; 68 suppliers evaluated in 2019.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier certification program.
  • Big Brother program for supplier development.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Climate change effects
Transition Risks
  • Changes in consumption trends

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Essential Option)

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte Asesores y Consultores

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Colombina 100% product line with improved nutritional profiles.
  • New products with natural ingredients.

Awards & Recognition

  • RobecoSAM Sustainability Yearbook (position 8)
  • Equipares Gold Seal for Labor Equity
  • Zero Waste System GOLD certification (Colombina del Cauca plant)
  • Colibrí Dorado distinction (Colombina del Cauca plant)
  • Merco Talento 2019 (top 20 companies)
  • 2WAY Goodwill Consulting ranking (position 20)
  • Tecoloco.com ranking (top 50 companies in Guatemala)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:38.784 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:14.125 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:7.733 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:20%
Total Energy Consumption:233.551.479 kWh
Water Consumption:680.409 m3
Waste Generated:12.015 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Performance
  • Social Development
  • Economic Efficiency and On-going Growth
  • Corporate Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Transparency and Nutrition

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption by 26% over the previous year.
  • Reduced energy consumption by 9% compared to the base year 2015.
  • Reduced carbon footprint by 18% (Scopes 1 and 2) compared to the base year 2015.
  • Increased waste recycling to 78%, a 17 percentage point increase from the base year.
  • Built a 22,000 square meter solar farm producing over 2,716,000 kWh/year, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 1,000 tons per year.
  • Acquired the first long-term sustainable loan in Colombia.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained 100% of direct employee salaries and bonuses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Donated over $600 million pesos for medical supplies and $400 million pesos for groceries to vulnerable families.
  • Distributed 52,288 biosafety items to communities and hospitals.
  • Delivered over 16,000 grocery and energy kits containing Colombina products.
  • Contributed $50 million pesos to the #HelpUsDoGood initiative.
  • Implemented new processes for on-the-job and family conciliation, including extended paternity leave and breastfeeding hours.

Governance Achievements

  • Approval and implementation of the Risk Committee Internal Regulations.
  • Restructured Colombina Tax Auditor through the election of an independent Tax Auditor from Deloitte.
  • Election of Colombina’s Business Group Risk Manager.
  • Approval and implementation of various corporate policies that strengthen Colombina’s overall Corporate Governance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 30% reuse of packaging materials by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected production, leading to increased water and electricity consumption for disinfection and temperature control.
  • Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic.
  • Economic downturn impacting small and medium-sized businesses in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented rigorous monitoring of processes to maintain environmental indicators.
  • Double-checked biosafety protocols with suppliers and distributors.
  • Increased raw-material inventory to guarantee smooth plant operations.
  • Suspended in-person meetings and visits to production plants.
  • Created the Colombina Foodies platform to get products into Colombian homes during lockdown.
  • Launched the Rall-e Ventas digital platform to support shopkeepers and small merchants.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Responsible Conduct for Suppliers
  • Training programs on various topics including occupational health and safety, gender equality, and chemical substance handling.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • No-sugar-added ice cream with Greek yogurt and strawberry chunks
  • Gummies with collagen
  • Less sugar cookies

Awards & Recognition

  • Bronze Class in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2021
  • 4th place in Merco Talento for attracting and retaining talent
  • 5th place in Merco Empresas for best reputation in Colombia's food sector
  • 4th place in CDP's climate change management ranking for Latin America

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:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Social
  • Environmental

Environmental Achievements

  • Programs and goals to reduce water consumption per ton during manufacturing operations
  • Modern wastewater treatment plants achieving decontamination percentages above applicable environmental legislation

Social Achievements

  • Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy implemented
  • Occupational Health and Safety Policy implemented
  • Road Safety Policy implemented
  • Professional Continuing Education and Promotions opportunities offered
  • Personal Data Protection Policy implemented
  • Coexistence Committees function as a preventive tool for workplace harassment

Governance Achievements

  • Code of Responsible Conduct established and disseminated
  • Ethics Committee established for conflict resolution and ethical conduct oversight
  • Sustainability Committee established for monitoring and reporting
  • Annual Sustainability Report drawn up in accordance with GRI Framework and examined by an external auditing firm

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Big Brother program
  • Provider Certification

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: recognized external auditing firm

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed