Climate Change Data

Ebro Foods, S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5,670,705 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:168,777 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:84,619 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:5,417,308 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:4.6% of direct energy consumption; 8.89% of indirect consumption
Total Energy Consumption:3,902,541 GJ/year (1,084 GWh)
Water Consumption:15,043,162 m3/year
Waste Generated:36,205 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:1.84 kt CO2e/€m net sales

ESG Focus Areas

  • Corporate Governance
  • Social Well-being
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Sustainable Sourcing
  • Environment & Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

  • Avoided the emission of 13,170 t CO2e through increased purchase of electricity with guarantee of origin (GO), photovoltaic self-generation, and use of renewable fuels.
  • Reduced waste disposal by 34% year on year and increased recovery by 18%.
  • Herba Ricemills (Spain) managed 95% of its waste through recovery operations.

Social Achievements

  • Ebro India certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’
  • Subsidiary Tilda certified as B Corp
  • EUR 6.9 million spent on social action, including food donations and sustainable agriculture programs impacting approximately 10,500 growers.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an Internal Reporting System (IRS) guaranteeing whistleblower protection.
  • Developed a Due Diligence System to address human rights impacts.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 100% of suppliers and service providers to have signed the Group’s Supplier Code of Conduct or incorporated ESG criteria in their policies by 2030
  • 100% recyclable packaging by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop a Due Diligence System (2023-2025)
  • Reach 100% cage-free eggs in France by 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change impacting raw material production, resource availability, and logistics.
  • Reputational risk from negative social media comments.
  • Changes in consumer lifestyles affecting product demand.
  • Compliance risks related to sector and general regulations, including human rights and tax laws.
  • Operational risks including food safety, technological advancements, and cybersecurity.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Diversified sourcing of raw materials and sales locations.
  • Flexible production capacity across four continents.
  • Insurance policies covering plants and sites.
  • Code of Conduct to ensure ethical conduct.
  • Continuous monitoring of social media and communication actions.
  • Assessment of consumption patterns and product adaptation.
  • Participation in legal and regulatory forums.
  • Crime Prevention Model (Spain) and similar structures in other subsidiaries.
  • SMETA audits and internal awareness/training plans.
  • Development of a Due Diligence System (2023-2025).
  • Monitoring tax laws and seeking specialist reports.
  • HACCP protocols for food safety.
  • R&D and innovation strategy.
  • Cybersecurity action plan including training, infrastructure improvements, and data management.
  • Sustainable agriculture programs with suppliers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 62 SMETA audits in 2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • ESG criteria incorporation in supplier policies
  • Sedex assessments
  • Sustainable agriculture programs

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Variations in rainfall and temperature patterns
Transition Risks
  • Obligation to quantify indirect GHG emissions
  • CSRD double materiality
  • High costs associated with energy transition
  • Changes in consumer demand
Opportunities
  • Development of energy efficiency plans
  • Increase in renewable energy facilities
  • Generation of synergies with packaging targets
  • Development of sustainable agriculture programs

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IFS, BRC, SQF

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1 (No poverty)
  • Goal 2 (Zero hunger)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)
  • Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals)

Actions directly or indirectly related to the SDGs, particularly those prioritized in the Sustainability Plan HEADING TOWARDS 2030.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products using ancient grains, gluten-free, organic, and whole grain options.
  • New packaging made of recycled plastic.
  • Bioplastic packaging

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed